AD 2021-10-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2021-10-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0020
FR Citation
86 FR 26831

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
aircraft Bell Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

jammed bellcranks in the life raft inflation cylinder percussion system, which could result in failure of a life raft to release in an emergency and subsequent injury to occupants.

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Required Actions

Retain the actions specified in AD 2019-03-12, and replace any affected bellcrank with a serviceable bellcrank, which terminates the repetitive actions.

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Compliance Time

Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, or before the next operation over water, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP helicopters, all manufacturer serial numbers, certificated in any category, equipped with emergency life rafts installed in the multi-purpose sponsons.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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