Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-18349 · Placards and markings
Airbus Helicopters
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2021-02-01. Comply with the one in force.
This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C1, AS332L1, AS332L2, EC225LP, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, and EC155B1 helicopters with an energy absorbing seat (seat) listed in Figure 1 to paragraph (a) of this AD, certificated in any category.
| Seat manufacturer | Seat type | Generic part No. |
|---|---|---|
| Fischer + Entwicklungen | H110 | 9606-()-()-() |
| H140 | 0520-()-()-() | |
| H160 | 0718-()-()-()-() | |
| 185/410 | 9507-()-()-() | |
| 236/406 | 9608-()-()-() | |
| SICMA Aero Seat or Zodiac Seats France | Sicma 192 | 192xx-xx-xx |
| Sicma 159 | 1591718-xx | |
| 159110 | ||
| Socea Sogerma | ST102 | 2510102-xx-xx |
| ST107 | 2010107-xx-xx | |
| ST120 | 2520120-xx |
Note 1 to Figure 1 to paragraph (a) of this AD: “xx” can be any two alphanumeric characters and “()” can be any number of alphanumeric characters.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C1, AS332L1, AS332L2, EC225LP, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, and EC155B1 helicopters with an energy absorbing seat (seat). This AD requires inspecting for the presence of labels that prohibit stowing anything under the seat. If a label is missing or not clearly visible to each occupant, we require installing a label. This AD was prompted by the discovery that required labels had not been systematically installed. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent objects from being stowed under the seat as these objects could reduce the energy-absorbing function of the seat, resulting in injury to the seat occupants during an accident.
You are responsible for performing each action required by this AD within the specified compliance time unless it has already been accomplished prior to that time.
Within 110 hours time in service:
(1) For Model AS332C1, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters:
(i) Inspect the cabin and cockpit for labels, placards, or markings that prohibit stowing anything under the seats in the locations shown in the figure in the Appendix of Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-01.00.85 (ASB AS332-01.00.85) or No. EC225-04A012 (ASB EC225-04A012), both Revision 0 and dated August 26, 2014, as applicable for your model helicopter.
(ii) If a label, placard, or marking is not located in every location depicted in the figure in the Appendix or is not visible and legible to every occupant, before further flight, install a placard in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B., of ASB AS332-01.00.85 or ASB EC225-04A012, as applicable for your model helicopter.
(2) For Model AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, and EC155B1 helicopters:
(i) Inspect each seat leg in the cabin and cockpit for labels, placards, or markings that prohibit stowing anything under the seats.
(ii) If a label, placard, or marking does not exist on one leg of each seat or is not visible and legible, before further flight, install a placard in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B., and the Appendix of Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS365-01.00.66 or No. EC155-04A013, both Revision 0 and dated August 26, 2014, as applicable for your model helicopter.
