airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2021-07-23 · Effective 2021-08-27 · 86 FR 38909
Document
Document number
2021-15480
Federal Register citation
86 FR 38909
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2021-07-23
Effective date
2021-08-27
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0188
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, and AS 365 N3 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report that damage (scorch marks) was found on an internal life raft installation that contained a half rescue kit. This AD requires identifying the part number and serial number of each half rescue kit located in the internal life raft installation and, depending on the findings, inspecting the life raft for damage, inspecting the condition of the flashlight battery, testing the flashlight battery, and replacing the life raft or flashlight battery (including the leak test) as applicable, as specified in a European Aviation Safety Agency (now European Union Aviation Safety Agency) (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.