Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-21997 · Engine controls
Airbus Helicopters
This AD applies to all Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L2 and EC225LP helicopters, certificated in any category.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model AS33L2 and EC225LP helicopters. This AD was prompted by a discrepancy in the rotorcraft flight manual (RFM) where the rotorcraft stay-up flying capabilities for Category B operation were provided through performance data only, not as airworthiness limitations that are dependent upon on the number of passengers on board. This AD requires revising the existing RFM for your helicopter, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0174, dated July 21, 2021 (EASA AD 2021-0174).
(1) Where EASA AD 2021-0174 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2021-0174 specifies to “inform all flight crew and, thereafter, operate the helicopter accordingly,” this AD does not require those actions.
(3) This AD does not mandate compliance with the “Remarks” section of EASA AD 2021-0174.
(4) Where paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2021-0174 specifies an acceptable compliance method, replace the text “which includes information of equal effect to that presented” with “which includes information identical to that presented.”
(5) The action required by paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2021-0174 may be performed by the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private pilot certificate and must be entered into the aircraft records showing compliance with this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9(a)(1) through (4) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be maintained as required by 14 CFR 91.417 or 135.439.
