airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2022-01-05 · Effective 2022-02-09 · 87 FR 382
Document
Document number
2021-28469
Federal Register citation
87 FR 382
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2022-01-05
Effective date
2022-02-09
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0873
Abstract
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-11- 01, which applied to certain Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L2 and EC225LP helicopters. AD 2018-11-01 required installing a cut-out for the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) rail support junction profiles and repetitively inspecting splices, frame 5295, and related equipment for a crack. Since the FAA issued AD 2018-11-01, the manufacturer has developed a modification for in-service helicopters for replacing aluminum splices with steel splices on frame 5295. This AD retains the requirements of AD 2018-11-01 and requires a modification for replacing aluminum splices with steel splices on frame 5295 if cracking is found. This AD also provides terminating action for the repetitive inspections. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.