EASA AD No.: 2009-0227-E 

EASA Form 111 Page 1/2 

EASA EMERGENCY AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE 

AD No.: 2009-0227-E 

Date: 22 October 2009 

Note: This Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued by EASA, acting in accordance with 

Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 on behalf of the European Community, its Member States and of the 

European third countries that participate in the activities of EASA under Article 66 of that Regulation.

This AD is issued in accordance with EC 1702/2003, Part 21A.3B. In accordance with EC 2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.301, the 

continuing airworthiness of an aircraft shall be ensured by accomplishing any applicable ADs. Consequently, no person may operate an 

aircraft to which an AD applies, except in accordance with the requirements of that AD, unless otherwise specified by the Agency [EC 

2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.303] or agreed with the Authority of the State of Registry [EC 216/2008, Article 14(4) exemption].

Type Approval Holder’s Name: 

EUROCOPTER 

Type/Model designation(s): 

AS 332 helicopters 

TCDS Number: EASA.R.002 

Foreign AD: Not applicable 

Supersedure: None 

ATA 25 Equipment / Furnishings – Pilot and Co-pilot Seat Rails – Modification

Manufacturer(s): Eurocopter (formerly Eurocopter-France, Aérospatiale). 

Applicability: Eurocopter AS 332 L1 and AS 332 L2 helicopters, all serial numbers, if equipped 

with the "rails with the rear stop moved aft” customization, comprising rail 

assemblies part number (P/N) 332P76-9012-02 and/or P/N 332P76-9012-03 and 

for which modification (MOD) 332V080210.00 has not been embodied. 

Reason: During operational tests at Eurocopter on the AS 332 pilot’s and copilot’s seats in 

the full backward position, it was found that the seat straps interfered with 

bulkhead X1715. These tests revealed that, with the "rails with the rear stop 

moved aft” customization installed, when the seat is in the rear high position and 

the seat backrest fully tilted, there is a risk of strap jamming between the seat and 

bulkhead X1715, which may prevent the reel from reeling the strap in. 

This condition, if not corrected, could result in the strap no longer retaining the 

flight crew member in the seat, in the event of emergency or hard landing. 

For the reasons stated above, this EASA AD requires the relocation of the pilot's 

and copilot's seat rail rear stops to their standard position, in accordance with 

MOD 332V080210.00. 

Effective Date: 24 October 2009 
EASA AD No.: 2009-0227-E 

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Required Action(s) 

and Compliance 

Time(s): 

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously: 

(1) Within 15 flight hours (FH) after the effective date of this AD, relocate the 

rail rear stops of the pilot’s and copilot’s seats in accordance with the 

instructions of paragraph 2.B. of Eurocopter AS 332 Emergency Alert 

Service Bulletin (EASB) N° 25.02.20 and, after accomplishment, mark the 

rails at the rear stop, in accordance with the instructions of paragraph 2.C. 

of Eurocopter AS 332 EASB N° 25.02.20. 

(2) After the effective date of this AD, do not install pilot’s and copilot’s seat 

rails P/N 332P76-9012-02 or P/N 332P76-9012-03 on a helicopter, unless 

they have been modified and re-identified in accordance with the 

instructions of paragraphs 2.B and 2.C. of Eurocopter AS 332 EASB N° 

25.02.20.

Ref. Publications: Eurocopter AS332 EASB N° 25.02.20 Revision 0 dated 19 October 2009. 

The use of later approved revisions of this document is acceptable for compliance 

with the requirements of this AD. 

Remarks: 1. If requested and appropriately substantiated, EASA can approve Alternative 

Methods of Compliance for this AD. 

2. The safety assessment has requested not to implement the full consultation 

process and an immediate publication and notification. 

3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred to the Airworthiness 

Directives, Safety Management & Research Section, Certification 

Directorate, EASA; E-mail: ADs@easa.europa.eu . 

4. For any question concerning the technical content of the requirements in this 

AD, please contact: 

EUROCOPTER (STDI), Aéroport de Marseille Provence, 

13725 Marignane Cedex, France 

Telephone: +33 (0) 4 42 85 97 97 - Fax +33 (0) 4 42 85 99 66 

E-mail: Directive.technical-support@eurocopter.com .