AD 2021-02-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2021-02-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0905
FR Citation
86 FR 12086

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C1 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

The presence of objects under an energy-absorbing seat could reduce the effectiveness of the seat and the occupants' chance of surviving an accident.

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Required Actions

Inspect for the presence of labels (placards) that prohibit stowing anything under the seat, and if a label (placard) is missing or not clearly visible to each occupant, install a label (placard).

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C1, AS332L1, AS332L2, EC225LP, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, and EC155B1 helicopters with an energy-absorbing seat.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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