# Proposed AD FAA-2020-0214: Airbus Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2020-15-15
- Products: Airbus Helicopters
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: April 8, 2020, 85 FR 19707
- Comments due: May 26, 2020
- Became: [AD 2020-15-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-15-15)
- Docket: FAA-2020-0214 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2020-0214, where comments are filed)
- FR document: 2020-07354
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/b5/69/b5696b0e9f0b913468444ab5227ac2ccec28292b14f9e69389f239b7aa4c365d (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-04-08/pdf/2020-07354.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/04/08/2020-07354/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/83E48DF808C38BFD862585440045421C.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2020-0214

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a mechanical deformation found on the protective cover of the ''SHEAR'' control pushbutton installed on a copilot collective stick. This proposed AD would require modification of the helicopter by replacing the protective cover and re-identifying the part number (P/N) of the pilot and copilot collective sticks. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Apr 8, 2020: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2020-07354, comments due May 26, 2020 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/04/08/2020-07354/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)

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