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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
Final rule · Federal Register document 2026-21856
- Published
- 10/27/2026
- Comments due
- 12/11/2026
- 43 days left
- Effective
- 11/12/2026
- Pages
- 4
Summary
Final rule; request for comments.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B2, AS350B3, AS355N, AS355NP, and EC130B4 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of a release of the load on the cargo hook without manual release initiation by the pilot. This AD requires inspecting the load dropping control system, inspecting the manual release lever for free play, and, depending on the results, performing corrective actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Details
- Type
- Final rule
- Docket
- Docket No. FAA-2026-11816; Project Identifier MCAI-2026-00790-R; Amendment 39-23503; AD 2026-22-01
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 2120-AA64
- CFR parts
- 14 CFR 39
- Significant under E.O. 12866
- No
- Topics
- Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety
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Source: Office of the Federal Register, via the Federal Register API · Last updated 10/27/2026