airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2022-04-06 · Effective 2022-05-11 · 87 FR 19791
Document
Document number
2022-07174
Federal Register citation
87 FR 19791
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2022-04-06
Effective date
2022-05-11
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2022-0018
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model AS33L2 and EC225LP helicopters. This AD was prompted by a discrepancy in the rotorcraft flight manual (RFM) where the rotorcraft stay-up flying capabilities for Category B operation were provided through performance data only, not as airworthiness limitations that are dependent upon on the number of passengers on board. This AD requires revising the existing RFM for your helicopter, 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.