AD 2020-23-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2020-23-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0685
FR Citation
85 FR 73615

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Model EC130B4 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

degradation of the sliding door locking mechanism, which could lead to further events of inflight detachment of a LH side cabin sliding door, and possibly result in damage to the helicopter and injury to persons on the ground.

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Required Actions

repetitive checks (measurements) of the load that operates the sliding door opening mechanism, repetitive inspections of the markings of the attachment screws for proper alignment, modifying the attachment system of the sliding door, and corrective actions if necessary, as specified in an EASA AD.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Helicopters Model EC130B4 helicopters, certificated in any category.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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