AD 2021-05-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2021-05-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0904
FR Citation
86 FR 72824

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

A twisted fuel supply hose can cause a decrease of the LH engine power when accelerating to the power setting corresponding to One Engine Inoperative (OEI) power, and subsequent reduced control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect the LH fuel supply hose for twisting, and if needed, borescope inspect the entire length of the inside of the fuel supply hose for twisting. Depending on the inspection results, reinstall or remove the fuel supply hose from service. Modify the helicopter by removing from service LH fuel supply hose P/N 704A34416087 and installing the improved LH fuel supply hose P/N 704A34416101. Prohibit installing a certain part-numbered LH fuel supply hose on any helicopter unless that LH fuel supply hose is installed by following certain procedures described in the manufacturer's service bulletin.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP helicopters with a LH fuel supply hose part number (P/N) 704A34416087 installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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