airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2015-12-22 · Effective 2016-01-26 · 80 FR 79466
Document
Document number
2015-31849
Federal Register citation
80 FR 79466
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2015-12-22
Effective date
2016-01-26
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-2714
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C1, AS332L1, AS332L2, EC225LP, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, and EC155B1 helicopters with an energy absorbing seat (seat). This AD requires inspecting for the presence of labels that prohibit stowing anything under the seat. If a label is missing or not clearly visible to each occupant, we require installing a label. This AD was prompted by the discovery that required labels had not been systematically installed. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent objects from being stowed under the seat as these objects could reduce the energy-absorbing function of the seat, resulting in injury to the seat occupants during an accident.