# Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8682990
- Manufacturer (registry): AIRBUS HELICOPTERS SAS
- Model: EC 225 LP
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 2 · Turbo-shaft
- Seats: 24
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS 7H1](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/7H1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Airbus Helicopters
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-helicopters-ec-225-lp

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## Service difficulty reports (7)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR MHNA20250723](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MHNA20250723), Jul 23, 2025: DAMPENER. BROKEN. DURING A ROTOR TRACK AND BALANCE FLIGHT, THERE WAS AN ISSUE. AFTER COMPLETION OF THE FINAL MCP TRACKING STAGE, A MODERATE TO SEVERE VIBRATION WAS FELT THROUGHOU
- [SDR 2025F00141](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025F00141), Jun 9, 2025: COMPRESSOR. STALLED. WHILE CONDUCTING 133 EXTERNAL LOAD OPERATIONS LOCATED ON A NAVY VESSEL, A POSSIBLE COMPRESSOR STALL WAS EXPERIENCED FOLLOWING RELEASE OF AN EXTERNAL LOAD WHILE 
- [SDR 2020F00046](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020F00046), Sep 12, 2019: SWASHPLATE. DAMAGED. THIS SUBMISSION CORRECTS AND EFFECTIVELY REPLACES A PREVIOUS SUBMISSION ON THIS AIRCRAFT AT THE SAME DATE AND TIME. DURING START UP THE PILOTS RECEIVED A CHIP L
- [SDR 9EKA2019091200000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA2019091200000), Sep 12, 2019: CHIP DETECTOR. CONTAMINATED. DURING START UP THE PILOTS RECEIVED A CHIP LIGHT ON THE GAUGES CORRESPONDING WITH A CHIP LIGHT IN THE MGB SYSTEM. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SHUT DOWN AND THE MAG PLUG FO
- [SDR U0GA2009101683479](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U0GA2009101683479), Oct 16, 2009: FUEL. ODOR. SLIGHT ODOR OF FUEL IN THE CABIN DURING FLIGHT.
- [SDR U0GA126118](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U0GA126118), Oct 7, 2009: LANDING GEAR. MALFUNCTIONED. NON COMMANDED LANDING GEAR OPERATION IN CRUISE FLIGHT, LANDING GEAR UNLOCKED FROM STOWED UP POSITION AND RETRACTED ON ITS OWN. (K)
- [SDR U0GA2009100783349](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U0GA2009100783349), Oct 7, 2009: LANDING GEAR. MALFUNCTIONED. NON COMMANDED LANDING GEAR OPERATION IN CRUISE FLIGHT, LANDING GEAR UNLOCKED FROM STOWED UP POSITION AND RETRACTED ON ITS OWN.

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Eurocopter EC 225 LP](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-ec-225-lp): 19 registered aircraft, registry code 8680997
- [Airbus Helicopters EC225 LP](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-helicopters-ec225-lp): 5 registered aircraft, registry code 8682992

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