# Proposed AD FAA-2018-0669: Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France)

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2018-26-02
- Products: Airbus Helicopters
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 8, 2018, 83 FR 39007
- Comments due: October 9, 2018
- Became: [AD 2018-26-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-26-02)
- Docket: FAA-2018-0669 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2018-0669, where comments are filed)
- FR document: 2018-16494
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/9f/37/9f37a5c6aa7c357e612f01e863bb74bf16f4d8f9002e3de0e9e693a68eacc4d6 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-08-08/pdf/2018-16494.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/08/08/2018-16494/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters-previously-eurocopter-france
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7C8A874935114B1F862582E300580408.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2018-0669

## Summary

We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-25- 19 for Airbus Helicopters (previously Eurocopter France) Model AS350B3 and EC130B4 helicopters. AD 2016-25-19 requires inspecting the pilot's and co-pilot's throttle twist for proper operation. This proposed AD would retain the requirements of AD 2016-25-19 and add certain model helicopters to the applicability. The actions of this proposed AD are intended to address the unsafe condition on these helicopters.

## Notices in this docket

- Aug 8, 2018: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2018-16494, comments due Oct 9, 2018 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/08/08/2018-16494/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters-previously-eurocopter-france)

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