airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2026-04-06 · Effective 2026-05-11 · 91 FR 17141
Document
Document number
2026-06622
Federal Register citation
91 FR 17141
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2026-04-06
Effective date
2026-05-11
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2026-0008
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 a leak on a gas cylinder within the emergency life raft system (ELRS) container assembly due to geometrical gaps between the burst disk and the valve body. This AD requires replacing the ELRS container assembly and prohibits installing an affected ELRS container assembly unless certain requirements are met. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.