{"id":"F2008L03124","name":"AD/EC 225/2 - State of Design Airworthiness Directives","slug":"ad-ec-225-2-state-of-design-airworthiness-directives","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":75166,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008L03124-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Eurocopter EC 225 Series Helicopters","sectionType":"division","heading":"Eurocopter EC 225 Series Helicopters","content":"### Eurocopter EC 225 Series Helicopters\n\n| AD/EC 225/2 | State of Design Airworthiness Directives | 11/2008 DM |\n| ----------- | ---------------------------------------- | ---------- |\n\n```html\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"width:510.3pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; border-collapse:collapse\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"width:74.35pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Applicability:</span></p></td><td style=\"width:414.55pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Eurocopter EC 225 helicopters.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"width:74.35pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Requirement:</span></p></td><td style=\"width:414.55pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p style=\"margin-left:21.3pt; text-indent:-21.3pt\"><span>1.</span><span style=\"width:12.3pt; text-indent:0pt; display:inline-block\"> </span><span>Determine the applicability of the EASA or </span><span>Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile of France (DGAC) </span><span>Airworthiness Directives (AD) listed in Table 1 and Table 2.</span></p></td></tr><tr style=\"height:407.9pt\"><td style=\"width:74.35pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span></span></p></td><td style=\"width:414.55pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p style=\"margin-left:21.3pt; margin-bottom:12pt; text-indent:-21.3pt\"><span>2.</span><span style=\"width:12.3pt; text-indent:0pt; display:inline-block\"> </span><span>If it is determined that an EASA or DGAC AD listed in Table 1 and Table 2 is applicable and has not been previously accomplished, perform the actions required by that AD.</span></p><p style=\"margin-top:12pt; margin-left:21.3pt; text-indent:-21.3pt; text-align:center\"><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Table 1 EASA ADs</span></p><table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"width:100%; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; border-collapse:collapse\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"width:20.48%; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">EASA AD Number</span></p></td><td style=\"width:25.68%; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Effective Date</span></p></td><td style=\"width:53.84%; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Title</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"width:20.48%; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>2006-0146</span></p></td><td style=\"width:25.68%; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>12 June 2006</span></p></td><td style=\"width:53.84%; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Engine Indicating</span><span> </span><span>- Torquemeter Printed Circuit Boards</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"width:20.48%; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>2006-0244</span></p></td><td style=\"width:25.68%; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>1 September 2006</span></p></td><td style=\"width:53.84%; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Rotor Flight Controls - Collective Lever Control</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"width:20.48%; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>2006-0299</span></p></td><td style=\"width:25.68%; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>15 October 2006</span></p></td><td style=\"width:53.84%; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Crash Position Indicator Interface Unit</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"width:20.48%; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>2006-0300</span></p></td><td style=\"width:25.68%; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>15 October 2006</span></p></td><td style=\"width:53.84%; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Crash Position Indicator ELT Water-activated Switch</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"width:20.48%; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>2006-0340R1</span></p></td><td style=\"width:25.68%; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>23 November 2006</span></p></td><td style=\"width:53.84%; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Equipment and Furnishings - Seal of the Jettisonable Window Panel</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"width:20.48%; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>2007-0115</span></p></td><td style=\"width:25.68%; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>11 May 2007</span></p></td><td style=\"width:53.84%; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Ice and Rain Protection - Main Rotor Blade De-Icing System Harness Connectors</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"width:20.48%; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>2007-0134</span></p></td><td style=\"width:25.68%; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>28 May 2007</span></p></td><td style=\"width:53.84%; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Main Rotor Drive</span><span> - Engine-to-Main Gearbox Coupling Shaft Flange Threaded Attachment Bolt Assembly</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"width:20.48%; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>2008-0075</span></p></td><td style=\"width:25.68%; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>6 May 2008</span></p></td><td style=\"width:53.84%; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Seat Harness Belt Buckle Blanking Plugs</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p style=\"margin-left:21.3pt; text-indent:-21.3pt\"></p></td></tr></tbody></table>\n```\n\n```html\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"width:510.3pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; border-collapse:collapse\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"width:74.35pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span></span></p></td><td style=\"width:414.55pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"width:100%; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; border-collapse:collapse\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"width:20.48%; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>2008-0076</span></p></td><td style=\"width:25.68%; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>6 May 2008</span></p></td><td style=\"width:53.84%; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Crash Position Indicator ELT Water-activated Switch</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"width:20.48%; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>2008-0096-E</span></p></td><td style=\"width:25.68%; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>28 May 2008</span></p></td><td style=\"width:53.84%; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Crash Position Indicator Components</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p style=\"margin-left:21.3pt; text-indent:-21.3pt\"></p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"width:74.35pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span></span></p></td><td style=\"width:414.55pt; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p style=\"text-align:center\"><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Table 2 DGAC ADs</span></p><table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"width:100%; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; border-collapse:collapse\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"width:20.48%; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">DGAC AD</span></p></td><td style=\"width:25.7%; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Effective Date</span></p></td><td style=\"width:53.82%; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Title</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"width:20.48%; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>F-2007-022</span></p></td><td style=\"width:25.7%; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>13 November 2007</span></p></td><td style=\"width:53.82%; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Rotor Flight Controls - Main Servo-Controls</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"width:20.48%; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>F-2007-027</span></p></td><td style=\"width:25.7%; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>7 December 2007</span></p></td><td style=\"width:53.82%; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Fuselage - TGB Attachment Fittings</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p style=\"text-align:center\"></p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"width:74.35pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p class=\"Note\"><span></span></p></td><td style=\"width:414.55pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p style=\"margin-bottom:12pt\"><span style=\"font-style:italic\">Note 1:</span><span style=\"font-style:italic\"> </span><span style=\"font-style:italic\">EASA and DGAC ADs may be accessed via the internet at the following URLs:</span></p><p style=\"margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:12pt\"><span style=\"font-style:italic\">http://ad.easa.europa.eu/</span></p><p style=\"margin-top:12pt\"><span style=\"font-style:italic\">http://regles.gsac.fr/GSAC/ad_cns.nsf/vwAppliquablesParReference?OpenView</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"width:74.35pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Compliance:</span></p></td><td style=\"width:414.55pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>For Requirements 1 and 2 - Within 30 days after the effective date of this Directive or prior to the issue of a certificate of airworthiness, which ever occurs later.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"width:74.35pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span></span></p></td><td style=\"width:414.55pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 22 August 2008.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"width:74.35pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Background:</span></p></td><td style=\"width:414.55pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>The EASA and DGAC ADs listed in Table 1 and Table 2 of this Directive require one time actions for which the compliance date and/or period has passed.</span><span> </span><span>CASA has determined that these ADs may be applicable to recently registered Australian aircraft.</span><span> </span><span>This Directive is issued to ensure all State of </span><span>Design ADs</span><span> are complied with.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"width:74.35pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span></span></p></td><td style=\"width:414.55pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>CASA appreciates that, due to date of aircraft manufacture or aircraft configuration and modification status, not all the ADs listed in Table 1 and Table 2 will be applicable to all Eurocopter EC 225 helicopters.</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table>\n```\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nJames Coyne  \nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority\n\n18 August 2008","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/EC 225/2","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/EC 225/2","content":"## AD/EC 225/2","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"State of Design Airworthiness Directives","sectionType":"part","heading":"State of Design Airworthiness Directives","content":"## State of Design Airworthiness Directives","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"11/2008 DM","sectionType":"part","heading":"11/2008 DM","content":"## 11/2008 DM","sortOrder":3}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Directive adopts existing State‑of‑Design (EASA/DGAC) ADs for Australian‑registered Eurocopter EC225 helicopters and requires domestic determination and compliance. It does not create new technical obligations beyond the listed ADs but extends enforcement domestically to capture recently registered aircraft that may not have complied with original dates."},"complexity_factors":["Cross-reference to multiple foreign ADs (EASA and DGAC) listed in Tables 1 and 2 requires reviewing each document for applicability.","Many listed ADs are one‑time actions with original compliance dates that have already passed, creating retrospective compliance obligations.","Applicability depends on aircraft manufacture date, configuration and modification status, requiring technical assessment of each helicopter.","Short compliance deadline (within 30 days or before Certificate of Airworthiness) increases administrative and scheduling pressure.","Reliance on external documents and databases (EASA/DGAC) for the mandated actions increases coordination and recordkeeping.","Technical corrective work may require certified maintenance organisations, parts and possible downtime, producing direct costs to owners/operators."],"plain_english_summary":"CASA requires owners and operators of Eurocopter EC225 helicopters in Australia to check whether the specific EASA or DGAC airworthiness directives listed in the Directive apply to their aircraft and, if applicable and not already done, to carry out the required actions. Compliance must be completed within 30 days of the Directive’s effective date or before issue of a certificate of airworthiness, whichever is later.\n\nOwners/operators pay for inspections, repairs and parts; operators must decide applicability and implement the listed foreign ADs while CASA enforces compliance. The Directive targets one‑time actions whose original compliance dates have passed."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This directive maintains its original scope. It is a standard 'State of Design AD' that incorporates specific European safety directives for a particular helicopter model. The scope remains limited to ensuring compliance with existing European airworthiness requirements for Eurocopter EC 225 aircraft."},"complexity_factors":["Simple two-step requirement structure (determine applicability, then comply)","Relies on external documents (10 EASA/DGAC ADs) that are not reproduced in full—operators must look them up online","No defined terms section or interpretation provisions","Single compliance deadline with straightforward 'whichever is later' logic","Limited conditional language—only 'if applicable' and 'if not previously accomplished'","Background section provides clear rationale for the directive"],"plain_english_summary":"Owners and operators of all Australian-registered Eurocopter EC225 helicopters must determine whether any of ten specified European Airworthiness Directives (from EASA or DGAC) apply to their aircraft, and if so, complete the required corrective work.  \n\nThe check and any applicable repairs are due within 30 days of the directive (or before issue of a certificate of airworthiness), ensuring Australian EC225s meet the same safety corrections required in Europe."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-ec-225-2-state-of-design-airworthiness-directives","history":"/api/acts/ad-ec-225-2-state-of-design-airworthiness-directives/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-ec-225-2-state-of-design-airworthiness-directives/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-ec-225-2-state-of-design-airworthiness-directives/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-ec-225-2-state-of-design-airworthiness-directives/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-ec-225-2-state-of-design-airworthiness-directives/documents"}}