# Proposed AD FAA-2020-0570: Airbus Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2020-24-07
- Products: Airbus Helicopters
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: June 11, 2020, 85 FR 35604
- Comments due: July 27, 2020
- Became: [AD 2020-24-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-24-07)
- Docket: FAA-2020-0570 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2020-0570, where comments are filed)
- FR document: 2020-12530
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/ab/d9/abd9b865e551aa9f71d01a1291afafc5571dfacac4cb4a2cbaba2b196aa8dd34 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-06-11/pdf/2020-12530.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/06/11/2020-12530/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F7BE0C924E0DA46F86258584003F7FAF.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2020-0570

## Summary

The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-26-02 for Airbus Helicopters (previously Eurocopter France) Model AS350B3, EC130B4, and EC130T2 helicopters. AD 2018-26-02 requires inspecting the pilot's and co-pilot's throttle twist for proper operation. Since the FAA issued AD 2018-26-02, the FAA received a public comment that prompted additional review. This proposed AD would retain the requirements of AD 2018-26-02 and add calendar time compliance times for the required actions. The actions of this proposed AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Jun 11, 2020: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2020-12530, comments due Jul 27, 2020 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/06/11/2020-12530/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)

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