# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2026-04-06 · Effective 2026-05-11 · 91 FR 17141
## Document
- **Document number:** 2026-06622
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 91 FR 17141
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/06/2026-06622/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)
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