Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-23267 · Rotorcraft flight control
Airbus Helicopters
This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters EC120B helicopters, certificated in any category.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model EC120B helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of cyclic flight control restrictions due to the incorrect positioning of the bonding braid on the socket of the pilot cyclic stick, which limited full movement of the pilot cyclic stick during flight. This AD requires a one-time inspection of the position of the bonding braid on the socket of the pilot cyclic stick and, depending on the results, correcting the positioning of the bonding braid and installing a binding clamp. 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 AD 2024-0243, dated December 13, 2024 (EASA AD 2024-0243).
(1) Where EASA AD 2024-0243 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where EASA AD 2024-0243 requires compliance in terms of flight hours, this AD requires using hours time-in-service.
(3) This AD does not adopt the “Remarks” section of EASA AD 2024-0243.
