airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2026-06-29 · Effective 2026-08-03 · 91 FR 38994
Document
Document number
2026-13064
Federal Register citation
91 FR 38994
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2026-06-29
Effective date
2026-08-03
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2025-5026
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters. This AD was prompted by a discovery during a maintenance operation that several self-locking nuts of the window jettisoning system could be loosened by hand due to a non-conformity in certain cable kits. This AD requires modifying each affected window into a serviceable window. This AD also prohibits installing an affected window or an affected door on any helicopter. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.