# Proposed AD FAA-2021-0449: Airbus Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2021-16-16
- Products: Airbus Helicopters
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: June 3, 2021, 86 FR 29705
- Comments due: July 19, 2021
- Became: [AD 2021-16-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-16-16)
- Docket: FAA-2021-0449 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2021-0449, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2018-SW-001-AD
- FR document: 2021-11615
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/b6/e5/b6e54eaf9ffb70cc9c5355392d740c16bbc205cb08aa8784ed5b85111cd0d596 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-06-03/pdf/2021-11615.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/06/03/2021-11615/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/40F02875D5174618862586E9007436EF.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2021-0449

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350D; and Model AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, AS355NP helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by reports that the lanyards (bead chain tethers), which hold the quick release pins to the forward bracket assembly of certain litter kits, can loop around the directional control pedal stubs, limiting the movement of the pedals. This proposed AD would require modification of the lanyard attachment location for certain litter kit installations. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Jun 3, 2021: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2021-11615, comments due Jul 19, 2021 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/06/03/2021-11615/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)

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