airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2026-06-16 · Effective 2026-07-21 · 91 FR 36080
Document
Document number
2026-12052
Federal Register citation
91 FR 36080
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2026-06-16
Effective date
2026-07-21
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2026-0006
Abstract
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022-11- 08, which applied to all Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350D, EC130B4, and EC130T2 helicopters. AD 2022-11-08 required incorporating into maintenance records certain requirements (airworthiness limitations). Since the FAA issued AD 2022- 11-08, it was determined that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the existing maintenance manual (MM) or instructions for continued airworthiness (ICAs) and the existing approved maintenance or inspection program, as applicable. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.