Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-22665 · Passenger crew doors
Airbus Helicopters
This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP helicopters, serial numbers 2650, 2651, 2653, 2684, 2712, and 2796, certificated in any category.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of incorrect door opening instructions on the placards located on the right hand (RH) side of the VIP flap door. This AD requires installing a placard specifying jettisoning instructions, 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 paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-0072, dated April 26, 2022 (EASA AD 2022-0072).
(1) Where EASA AD 2022-0072 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where EASA AD 2022-0072 refers to flight hours, this AD requires using hours time-in-service.
(3) Where the paragraph defined as placard installation in EASA AD 2022-0072 states “in accordance with the instructions of the ASB,” for this AD, replace that text with “in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B of the ASB.”
Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2022-0072 specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.
