3 Jun 2025

🛩️New Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Helicopters EC225LP

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Summary

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP helicopters. This AD was prompted by the identification of missing electrical bonding on a certain part-numbered additional and optional search light (search light). This AD requires installing an electrical bonding braid modification. These actions are 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.

Agencies

  • Transportation Department
  • Federal Aviation Administration

Business Impact ?

$$$ - High

The regulatory text outlines a new airworthiness directive (AD) mandating a modification for Airbus Helicopters EC225LP model due to safety concerns, incurring estimated compliance costs. This directly affects owners/operators in terms of regulatory compliance requirements and financial implications, needing significant investment for modification and potential operational downtimes.

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