# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2020-12-01 · Effective 2020-12-16 · 85 FR 76955
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-26422
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 85 FR 76955
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/12/01/2020-26422/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)
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