# Proposed AD FAA-2021-0374: Airbus Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2021-16-02
- Products: Airbus Helicopters
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 21, 2021, 86 FR 27535
- Comments due: July 6, 2021
- Became: [AD 2021-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-16-02)
- Docket: FAA-2021-0374 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2021-0374, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2020-00543-R
- FR document: 2021-10721
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/bb/3a/bb3a1cff3cbf49f30b7797e75e3f5cae22acff7db92e7b5179c4dff0c909690b (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-05-21/pdf/2021-10721.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/05/21/2021-10721/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CC101E8311B5AED8862586DC00573CA6.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2021-0374

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model SA330J, AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of a left-hand (LH) side stairway door that inadvertently opened in flight and tore off from its attachment fittings. This proposed AD would require inspecting the locking safety mechanism of the LH side stairway door handle and depending on the results, corrective action. This proposed AD would also require modifying that locking safety mechanism as specified in a European Union 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

- May 21, 2021: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2021-10721, comments due Jul 6, 2021 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/05/21/2021-10721/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)

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