airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2022-04-12 · Effective 2022-05-17 · 87 FR 21549
Document
Document number
2022-07709
Federal Register citation
87 FR 21549
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2022-04-12
Effective date
2022-05-17
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2022-0097
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model EC 155B and EC155B1 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of 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.