airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2020-12-01 · Effective 2020-12-16 · 85 FR 76955
Document
Document number
2020-26422
Federal Register citation
85 FR 76955
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2020-12-01
Effective date
2020-12-16
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-1027
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350D, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, and AS355F2 helicopters. This AD requires testing the UP/DOWN switches of a certain part-numbered DUNLOP cyclic stick grip, installing a placard, and revising the existing Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) for your helicopter, or removing the DUNLOP cyclic stick grip. This AD was prompted by an inadvertent activation of the rescue hoist cable cutter. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.