airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2022-12-02 · Effective 2023-01-06 · 87 FR 73914
Document
Document number
2022-26175
Federal Register citation
87 FR 73914
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2022-12-02
Effective date
2023-01-06
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2022-0881
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters (Airbus) Model SA330J helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of restricted movement of the collective lever caused by incidental contact of the secondary stop cover due to a loosened rivet. This AD requires removing the plate of the collective lever secondary stop and replacing it with self-adhesive tape to cover the stop support and decrease the risk of resistance on the rotor flight controls, 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.