airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2026-03-06 · Effective 2026-03-23 · 91 FR 10965
Document
Document number
2026-04451
Federal Register citation
91 FR 10965
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2026-03-06
Effective date
2026-03-23
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2026-2288
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of the main rotor pitch rod rupturing during flight. This AD requires inspecting the upper and lower pitch rod end bearings on the pitch rods of the main rotor and depending on the results, corrective actions. This AD also requires reporting the results of the inspection. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.