AD 2025-17-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Model EC120B | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Missing retaining ring between the supply hose and the central supply coupling of an emergency flotation system (EFS) inflation assembly.
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Required Actions
Inspect for the presence of the retaining ring in an EFS with certain inflation assemblies installed. Depending on the results, take corrective action, which may include sending the EFS to Safran Aerosystems or a Safran-approved repair center or installing a retaining ring. Prohibit installing an EFS with those inflation assemblies installed.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Model EC120B, EC 130 B4, and EC 130 T2 helicopters.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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