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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

The Federal Aviation Administration published this proposed rule in the Federal Register on May 16, 2024. Comments closed on July 1, 2024.

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What the agency says

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of water in the oil of a main gearbox (MGB). This AD requires replacing certain main rotor (M/R) mast upper stops assembly screws. This proposed AD would also require inspecting certain M/R mast cover plates and accomplishing MGB oil analyses and, depending on the results, replacing the M/R mast cover plate, accomplishing an additional inspection, or replacing the MGB. This proposed AD would also prohibit installing certain M/R mast upper stops assembly screws, M/R masts with an affected M/R mast upper stops assembly screw installed, or used M/R mast cover plates on any helicopter. Lastly, this proposed AD would prohibit installing affected M/R masts unless the inspections are done. These actions are specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Key facts

Document number
2024-09791
Type
Proposed rule
Action
Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
Agency
Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration
Published
May 16, 2024
Comments due
July 1, 2024
Dates
The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 1, 2024.
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2024-1297; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00736-R
Regulation ID (RIN)
2120-AA64
Code of Federal Regulations
14 CFR 39
Topics
Air transportation; Aircraft; Aviation safety; Incorporation by reference; Safety
Pages
5

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