AD 2025-10-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Model EC225LP | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
The identification of missing electrical bonding on a certain part-numbered additional and optional search light installed on some Model EC 225 LP helicopters, which could get struck by lightning, leading to potential total loss of electrical distribution, with loss of electrically supplied systems, and subsequent reduced control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Installing an electrical bonding braid modification and prohibiting installing that part-numbered search light unless the modification is done.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP helicopters, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD 2023-0030, dated February 2, 2023 (EASA AD 2023-0030).
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