# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2026-03-06 · Effective 2026-03-23 · 91 FR 10965
## Document
- **Document number:** 2026-04451
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 91 FR 10965
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/06/2026-04451/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)
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