AD 2020-15-15
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Model EC225LP | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
mechanical deformation found on the protective cover of the ``SHEAR'' control pushbutton installed on a copilot collective stick, which could lead to unintended shearing of the hoist cable, possibly resulting in loss of a hoisted load or person(s).
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Required Actions
modify the helicopter by replacing the protective cover of the ``SHEAR'' control pushbutton and re-identifying the part number of the pilot and copilot collective sticks, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin EC225-67A017, Revision 0, dated March 26, 2018.
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Compliance Time
within the compliance times specified, unless already done
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Affected Aircraft
all Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP helicopters, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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