# Proposed AD FAA-2019-0882: Airbus Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2020-05-23
- Products: Airbus Helicopters
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: November 8, 2019, 84 FR 60349
- Comments due: January 7, 2020
- Became: [AD 2020-05-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-05-23)
- Docket: FAA-2019-0882 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2019-0882, where comments are filed)
- FR document: 2019-24342
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/2a/36/2a360fc1e61ed747edcb6deee146911471e68f6cc067d2c2b959d465511b6af9 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-11-08/pdf/2019-24342.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/11/08/2019-24342/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BF48E78B86BB654B862584AC00485D9A.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2019-0882

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, and AS332L1 helicopters. This proposed AD would require inspecting the attachment screws of each main gearbox (MGB) suspension bar rear attachment fitting, and depending on the outcome, applying a sealing compound, performing further inspections, and replacing affected parts. This proposed AD is prompted by reports of an elongated attachment screw and loss of tightening torque of the nut. The actions of this proposed AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Nov 8, 2019: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2019-24342, comments due Jan 7, 2020 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/11/08/2019-24342/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)

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