# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2025-12-08 · Effective 2026-01-12 · 90 FR 56677
## Document
- **Document number:** 2025-22279
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 90 FR 56677
- **Publication date:** 2025-12-08
- **Effective date:** 2026-01-12
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2025-1363
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model AS 350B2, AS 350B3, AS355N, AS355NP, and EC 130 B4 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of a loss of cargo load during cargo swing operation on a helicopter due to an incorrect adjustment of the release cable of the cargo swing emergency release control. This AD requires a one-time inspection of the cargo swing emergency release control and, depending on the results, corrective actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/08/2025-22279/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)
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