airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2021-08-20 · Effective 2021-09-24 · 86 FR 46771
Document
Document number
2021-17840
Federal Register citation
86 FR 46771
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2021-08-20
Effective date
2021-09-24
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0374
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model SA330J, AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of a left-hand (LH) side stairway door that inadvertently opened in flight and tore off from its attachment fittings. This AD requires inspecting the locking safety mechanism of the LH side stairway door handle and depending on the results, corrective action. This AD also requires modifying that locking safety mechanism as specified in a 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.