airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2024-12-05 · Effective 2024-12-20 · 89 FR 96517
Document
Document number
2024-28554
Federal Register citation
89 FR 96517
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2024-12-05
Effective date
2024-12-20
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2024-2545
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP helicopters. The FAA previously sent this AD as an emergency AD to all known U.S. owners and operators of these helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of a cracked main rotor hub (MRH) sleeve. This AD requires repetitively inspecting certain MRH sleeves and prohibits installing those MRH sleeves unless the inspection is done, 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.