Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-22980 · Cabin equipment/furnishings
Airbus Helicopters
This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L1 and EC225LP helicopters, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD 2023-0172, dated September 20, 2023 (EASA AD 2023-0172).
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L1 and EC225LP helicopters. This AD was prompted by a determination of a possible interference of the hoist operator's helmet cord with the toggle switch of the hoist cable cut control. This AD requires replacing, or modifying and re- identifying, certain hoist shear toggle switch supports, and prohibits installing certain hoist shear toggle switch supports, 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, EASA AD 2023-0172.
(1) Where EASA AD 2023-0172 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where the material referenced in EASA AD 2023-0172 specifies discarding parts, this AD requires removing those parts from service.
(3) This AD does not adopt the “Remarks” section of EASA AD 2023-0172.
Although the material referenced in EASA AD 2023-0172 specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not require that action.
