airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2016-03-11 · Effective 2016-03-28 · 81 FR 12804
Document
Document number
2016-04981
Federal Register citation
81 FR 12804
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2016-03-11
Effective date
2016-03-28
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-4381
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS 365 N3, EC 155B, and EC155B1 helicopters with certain external life rafts. This AD requires installing a sheath kit on the left-hand and right-hand raft deployment control systems. This AD is prompted by a report that the life raft deployment control could not be adjusted due to problems with the life raft deployment linkage. This unsafe condition, if not corrected, could result in failure of the external life raft to deploy and prevent evacuation of passengers during an emergency.