airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2020-02-13 · Effective 2020-02-28 · 85 FR 8150
Document
Document number
2020-02841
Federal Register citation
85 FR 8150
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2020-02-13
Effective date
2020-02-28
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0125
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350C, AS350D, A350D1, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, and AS355NP helicopters. This AD requires repetitive inspections of the installation of the pull cables on the emergency float kits. This AD was prompted by the results of an accident investigation and subsequent reports of difficulty pulling the emergency float kit float activation handle installed on the pilot cyclic. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.