Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-21384 · Placards and markings
Airbus Helicopters
This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, EC225LP, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B and EC155B1 helicopters, certificated in any category, equipped with at least one energy-absorbing seat listed in figure 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD, except any helicopter embodying the applicable Airbus Helicopters modifications on all applicable seat positions listed in figure 2 to paragraph (c) of this AD.
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-26- 01, which applied to certain Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C1, AS332L1, AS332L2, EC225LP, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, and EC155B1 helicopters with an energy-absorbing seat. AD 2015-26-01 required inspecting for the presence of labels (placards) that prohibit stowing anything under the seat, and if a label (placard) is missing or not clearly visible to each occupant, installing a label (placard). This AD retains all of the requirements of AD 2015-26-01, and also adds helicopters to the applicability and requires a modification (installing new labels (placards)). This AD was prompted by the determination that additional helicopters are affected by the unsafe condition, and that new labels (placards) are required for all affected helicopters. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (e) of AD 2015-26-01, with revised service information. Within 110 hours time in service after January 26, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2015-26-01), do the actions specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (2) of this AD, as applicable for your model helicopter.
(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 or No. EC225-04A012, both Revision 0, dated August 26, 2014; or Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-01.00.85, Revision 1, dated September 7, 2017, or Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-04A012, Revision 2, dated November 6, 2019; 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 of Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-01.00.85 or No. EC225-04A012, both Revision 0, dated August 26, 2014; or Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-01.00.85, Revision 1, dated September 7, 2017, or Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-04A012, Revision 2, dated November 6, 2019 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 Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-01.00.85 or No. EC225-04A012, both Revision 0, dated August 26, 2014; or Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-01.00.85, Revision 1, dated September 7, 2017, or Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-04A012, Revision 2, dated November 6, 2019; 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, dated August 26, 2014; or Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS365-01.00.66 or No. EC155-04A013, both Revision 1, dated February 12, 2019; as applicable for your model helicopter.
(1) For Model AS332C and AS332L helicopters: Within 110 hours time in service or 30 days, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, 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, Revision 1, dated September 7, 2017.
(2) If a label, placard, or marking is not located in every location depicted in the figure in the Appendix of Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-01.00.85, Revision 1, dated September 7, 2017 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 Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-01.00.85, Revision 1, dated September 7, 2017.
(1) At the applicable times specified in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, install new placards prohibiting stowage of any object under an energy-absorbing seat in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B., of the applicable service information specified in paragraphs (i)(1)(i) through (vii) of this AD, except you are not required to discard the old labels (placards). Doing the installation required by this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD.
(i) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-25.03.16, Revision 0, dated September 7, 2017.
(ii) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-25.03.41, Revision 0, dated September 7, 2017.
(iii) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-25.03.42, Revision 0, dated September 7, 2017.
(iv) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS365-25.01.67, Revision 0, dated February 12, 2019.
(v) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC155-25A144, Revision 0, dated February 12, 2019.
(vi) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-25A179, Revision 1, dated November 6, 2019.
(vii) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-25A203, Revision 0, dated September 7, 2017; as applicable for your model helicopter.
(2) At the applicable times specified in paragraph (i)(2)(i) or (ii) of this AD, do the installation required by paragraph (i)(1) of this AD.
(i) For Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, EC155B1, and EC225LP helicopters, all manufacturer serial numbers, except Model EC225LP helicopters, manufacturer serial numbers 2663, 2670, 2854, 2883, 2885, 2901 and 2921: Within 110 hours time in service or 6 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD.
(ii) For Model EC225LP helicopters, manufacturer serial numbers 2663, 2670, 2854, 2883, 2885, 2901 and 2921: Within 50 hours time in service or 2 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD.
For Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters delivered after September 7, 2017: No actions are required, provided that no energy-absorbing seat, as identified in figure 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD, has been installed on that helicopter since delivery.
