Eurocopter EC130 B4 Helicopter Airworthiness Directive

Summary

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter Model EC130 B4 helicopters to address an issue with the emergency flotation gear unit, requiring inspections and modifications to prevent uncommanded deployments and loss of control. The directive aims to rectify a recent incident where the gear deployed unexpectedly during flight.