AD 2020-15-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2020-15-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0214
FR Citation
85 FR 45765

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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