# Proposed AD FAA-2020-1119: Airbus Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2021-07-07
- Products: Airbus Helicopters
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 15, 2021, 86 FR 3883
- Comments due: March 1, 2021
- Became: [AD 2021-07-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-07-07)
- Docket: FAA-2020-1119 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2020-1119, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2019-SW-089-AD
- FR document: 2021-00325
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/a3/b9/a3b98d35bfc34572d1923222107a399b5ff2272f55e838ec7b22d8dd1c4e4a02 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-01-15/pdf/2021-00325.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/01/15/2021-00325/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BA20F2278E412B2F8625865E006C7948.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2020-1119

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model EC 155B and EC155B1 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of mechanical deformation of the protective cover of the ''SHEAR'' control pushbutton on the copilot collective stick. This proposed AD would require replacement of the protective cover of the ''SHEAR'' control pushbutton on the pilot and copilot collective sticks and re-identification of the pilot and copilot collective sticks, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Jan 15, 2021: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2021-00325, comments due Mar 1, 2021 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/01/15/2021-00325/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)

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