# Proposed AD FAA-2015-3883: Airbus Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2018-11-01
- Products: Airbus Helicopters
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 5, 2016, 81 FR 191
- Comments due: March 7, 2016
- Became: [AD 2018-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-11-01)
- Docket: FAA-2015-3883 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2015-3883, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2014-SW-029-AD
- FR document: 2015-33014
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/e9/94/e99446fecc67ff6210ff06e81ae4e5963517c3c4116d1050b122af8b6e033998 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-01-05/pdf/2015-33014.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/01/05/2015-33014/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8D3CFE245CF1ABF986257F310059851F.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2015-3883

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L2 and EC225LP helicopters. This proposed AD would require installing a cut-out for the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) rail support junction profiles and inspecting splices, frame 5295, and related equipment for a crack. This proposed AD is prompted by reports of cracks on frame 5295 and on splices installed to prevent those cracks. The proposed actions are intended to detect a crack in frame 5295, which could lead to loss of the helicopter frame's structural integrity and consequently, loss of helicopter control.

## Notices in this docket

- Jan 5, 2016: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2015-33014, comments due Mar 7, 2016 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/01/05/2015-33014/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)

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