Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-23202 · Cabin equipment/furnishings
Airbus Helicopters
This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model AS 350B2, AS 350B3, AS355N, AS355NP, and EC 130 B4 helicopters, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD 2025-0025, dated January 23, 2025 (EASA AD 2025-0025).
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model AS 350B2, AS 350B3, AS355N, AS355NP, and EC 130 B4 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of a loss of cargo load during cargo swing operation on a helicopter due to an incorrect adjustment of the release cable of the cargo swing emergency release control. This AD requires a one-time inspection of the cargo swing emergency release control and, depending on the results, corrective actions. 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 2025-0025.
(1) Where EASA AD 2025-0025 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where EASA AD 2025-0025 refers to “distance `B' ”, this AD requires replacing that text with “distance `B', the distance between the ball end and the manual release lever”.
(3) Where EASA AD 2025-0025 refers to “distance `C' ”, this AD requires replacing that text with “distance `C', the distance between the ball end and the dropping control”.
(4) This AD does not adopt the “Remarks” section of EASA AD 2025-0025.
Although the material referenced in EASA AD 2025-0025 specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not require that action.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
