airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2020-11-19 · Effective 2020-12-24 · 85 FR 73604
Document
Document number
2020-25472
Federal Register citation
85 FR 73604
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2020-11-19
Effective date
2020-12-24
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0513
Abstract
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-08-01 for Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP helicopters. AD 2018-08-01 required inspecting the control rod attachment yokes (yoke) of certain main rotor rotating swashplates (swashplate). This new AD retains the inspection requirements of AD 2018-08-01, expands the applicability, establishes a life limit, and adds a one-time inspection of stripped yokes. This AD was prompted by the identification of additional swashplate serial numbers affected by the unsafe condition and the establishment of a life limit for the swashplates. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.