Manufacturer
Airbus Helicopters
Number
EASA 2024-0018
Model(s)
EC120B, EC130B4, and AS350B2/B3
Published Date
Effective Date
Summary
Supersedes but retains the requirements of EASA AD 2021-0168, which mandated inspection and cleaning of the indicating/recording system control unit to prevent a short circuit. Since that AD was published, it was determined that the unsafe condition can only develop if the helicopter is equipped with an emergency flotation system (EFS). Thus, the updated AD requires a modification that move the EFS activation button. embodiment. In addition, the helicopter maintenance manual has been updated with the scheduled maintenance cleaning of the control unit.
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