airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2016-10-03 · Effective 2016-10-18 · 81 FR 67904
Document
Document number
2016-23347
Federal Register citation
81 FR 67904
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2016-10-03
Effective date
2016-10-18
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9168
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model SA341G and SA342J. This AD prohibits autorotation training flights until the hardness of the landing gear rear crosstube (crosstube) is inspected. This AD is prompted by two reports of crosstubes failing during ground handling. These actions are intended to prevent failure of a crosstube, which could result in dropping or tipping of the helicopter.