AD 2021-07-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2021-07-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-1119
FR Citation
86 FR 17510

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Model EC 155B and EC155B1 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

mechanical deformation of the protective cover of the ``SHEAR'' control pushbutton on the copilot collective stick, which could lead to un-commanded shearing of the hoist cable and possible injury to hoisted person(s).

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Required Actions

replace the protective cover of the ``SHEAR'' control pushbutton on the pilot and copilot collective sticks and re-identification of the pilot and copilot collective sticks, as specified in EASA AD 2019-0246.

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Compliance Time

before the first hoist operation done after the effective date of this AD but no later than 3 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

all Airbus Helicopters Model EC 155B and EC155B1 helicopters, certificated in any category.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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