AD 2021-07-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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