airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2024-07-09 · Effective 2024-08-13 · 89 FR 56189
Document
Document number
2024-14880
Federal Register citation
89 FR 56189
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2024-07-09
Effective date
2024-08-13
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2024-0042
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS3322L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of cracks on the fuel filter bowl (bowl) due to over-torquing. This AD requires visually inspecting the bowls of the right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) fuel filters for any cracks and seepage. Depending on the inspection results, this AD requires removing an affected fuel filter from service and replacing that part. This AD also allows a certain fuel filter to be installed on a helicopter if certain actions are accomplished. These requirements are 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.