airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2020-11-27 · Effective 2021-01-04 · 85 FR 75834
Document
Document number
2020-25493
Federal Register citation
85 FR 75834
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2020-11-27
Effective date
2021-01-04
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0893
Abstract
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-09-05 for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters. AD 2017-09-05 required repetitively checking screws in the emergency flotation gear. This new AD retains the requirements of AD 2017-09-05 but also requires installing a modification (MOD), which is a terminating action for the repetitive checks. This AD was prompted by the development of the MOD by Airbus Helicopters that addresses the unsafe condition. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.