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AD 2025-05-08 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
Models named: AS332L1, EC225LP. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
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).
Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Required actions
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.
Unsafe condition
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. The FAA is issuing this AD to improve the protection of the toggle switch. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in unintentional activation of the hoist cable cutter during a hoist operation and subsequent in-flight release of the hoisted external load.
Affected ADs
None.
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