# Proposed AD FAA-2020-1173: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2021-07-12
- Products: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 19, 2021, 86 FR 5040
- Comments due: March 5, 2021
- Became: [AD 2021-07-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-07-12)
- Docket: FAA-2020-1173 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2020-1173, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2020-00299-R
- FR document: 2021-00581
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/7a/ac/7aacb85715fc4872c96827cab47f5de3228502a2a0ae0447cb42f64617ed22b2 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-01-19/pdf/2021-00581.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/01/19/2021-00581/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters-deutschland-gmbh-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/693F1F0A64D3544F862586620050786D.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2020-1173

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, and EC135T3 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a reassessment of the flight control system. This proposed AD would require modification of the cyclic stick, as specified in a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Jan 19, 2021: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2021-00581, comments due Mar 5, 2021 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/01/19/2021-00581/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters-deutschland-gmbh-helicopters)

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