# Proposed AD FAA-2020-1165: Airbus Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2021-08-05
- Products: Airbus Helicopters
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: December 28, 2020, 85 FR 84275
- Comments due: February 11, 2021
- Became: [AD 2021-08-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-08-05)
- Docket: FAA-2020-1165 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2020-1165, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2019-SW-027-AD
- FR document: 2020-28440
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/bf/d3/bfd34a53ac143932b2c3c9f45c415c7db775cc1cf5242e0f316e1596d4ca93e1 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-12-28/pdf/2020-28440.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/12/28/2020-28440/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5AE3DE7E25A0EDA48625864C005BAEA3.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2020-1165

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model SA341G and SA342J helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by the determination that a new life limit was necessary for certain tail rotor blades (TRBs). This proposed AD would require replacing certain TRBs, re-identifying certain TRBs, and repairing certain other TRBs, 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

- Dec 28, 2020: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2020-28440, comments due Feb 11, 2021 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/12/28/2020-28440/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)

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