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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain models of Airbus helicopters due to a reported issue with the tail rotor pitch control. This AD mandates inspections and potential replacements of specific parts in the tail rotor head assembly to prevent structural failures and loss of control. The rule is effective from April 25, 2025, and comments are invited until May 27, 2025. The FAA considered this action urgent due to safety concerns and bypassed the usual public commenting period to ensure timely compliance.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule to replace a previous Airworthiness Directive (AD) related to certain models of Airbus helicopters. The updated AD requires consistent inspections and replacements of parts within the tail rotor components of these helicopters to address safety concerns related to potential damage observed in the flapping hinge link. This new directive aims to prevent potential helicopter control issues by expanding inspection requirements and introducing corrective measures if irregularities like cracking or spalling are found. The rule takes effect on April 1, 2021, and applies to specific Airbus helicopter models.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, following updated safety limitations identified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This proposed rule would require revisions to airworthiness limitations in the helicopters' maintenance manuals to prevent failure of critical parts, which could lead to loss of helicopter control. The FAA invites the public to comment on this proposal by May 5, 2025, and provides details on how to submit feedback. The proposed AD is part of ongoing efforts to enhance aviation safety by ensuring compliance with updated international safety standards.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various models of Airbus Helicopters due to concerns about engine compartment fires linked to aluminum firewall stiffeners. This rule requires replacing the aluminum stiffeners with titanium ones, as they are better at handling high temperatures. The directive, effective April 11, 2025, aims to prevent engine fires from spreading and potentially causing a loss of control of the helicopter. The rule assumes a cost for compliance, including labor and parts, and affects 35 helicopters registered in the U.S.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new regulation for Airbus Helicopters Model EC 155B and EC155B1 due to a reported issue with the protective cover of the "SHEAR" control pushbutton on the copilot's stick. This regulation aims to prevent the cover's deformation, which could lead to accidental cutting of the hoist cable and potential harm to persons being lifted. The proposal requires replacing the cover and re-identifying the control sticks in line with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency's (EASA) recommendations. Public comments on this proposed regulation are invited by March 1, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain models of Airbus Helicopters. This directive aims to improve safety by requiring the replacement of existing magnetic plugs in the main gear box with improved non-electrical magnetic plugs. These changes were prompted by the need to better collect metal particles, which could otherwise lead to the seizure of the main gear box and cause a loss of helicopter control. The directive, which becomes effective on April 1, 2021, references an AD from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and provides guidelines for compliance.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is updating a previous safety directive for certain Airbus Helicopters, specifically Model SA330J, to address issues with the tail rotor blades. This update requires more frequent inspections and clarifies the compliance procedures. The purpose of these changes is to reduce the risk of fatigue cracks which could lead to a failure of the tail rotor blade and, consequently, loss of control of the helicopter. Helicopters must regularly undergo inspections and any rotor blades showing issues must be repaired or replaced before they can be used again.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule concerning Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B3. This rule mandates upgrades to the electrical system for the throttle twist grip and inspections of a microswitch electrical harness to prevent potential engine issues where helicopters could remain in idle mode unintentionally. The rule, prompted by similar European regulations, aims to ensure safety and requires compliance by a specific date or service hours, with details available from Airbus Helicopters. The rule affects 517 helicopters and is meant to avoid jeopardizing flight safety and prevent accidents.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive focused on certain models of Airbus Helicopters, including AS350B2, AS350B3, and EC130B4. This proposal is in response to reports of broken cargo swing frames, which could lead to unsafe conditions during flight. The directive would require regular inspections of the cargo swing installations and frames, with necessary corrective actions if issues are found, to prevent potential in-flight load loss and maintain helicopter safety. The public can submit comments on this proposal until April 11, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to replace an older Airworthiness Directive (AD) from 2010 for Airbus Helicopters, previously Eurocopter France, Model SA330J helicopters. This new rule aims to improve aircraft safety by requiring an inspection and potential replacement of the main gearbox oil cooling fan rotor shaft bearings with an updated design developed by Airbus. These actions are intended to prevent possible rotor failure, which could lead to damage and loss of control of the helicopter. The FAA is inviting public comments on this proposed rule by April 12, 2021.