airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2018-06-01 · Effective 2018-06-18 · 83 FR 25363
Document
Document number
2018-11446
Federal Register citation
83 FR 25363
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2018-06-01
Effective date
2018-06-18
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-1063
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) Airbus Helicopters Model SA-365C, SA-365C1, and SA-365C2 helicopters. This AD requires establishing a life limit of 2,000 hours time-in-service (TIS) for the Starflex star/mast connecting bolt (bolt) and removing from service each bolt that exceeds its life limit. This AD is prompted by the discovery that the bolt's life limit was not included in helicopter maintenance records. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent an unsafe condition on these products.