AD 2020-25-11

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2020-25-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-3343
FR Citation
85 FR 81376

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Model EC120B and EC130B4 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the sliding door star support, which could inhibit the operation of the sliding door from the inside, delaying the evacuation of passengers during an emergency.

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Required Actions

Modifying the door locking/unlocking mechanism, as specified in EASA AD 2020-0095, which includes installing a reinforcing bracket and replacing rod ends.

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Compliance Time

Within 460 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Model EC120B and EC130B4 helicopters, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0095, dated April 29, 2020.

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