# Proposed AD FAA-2021-1012: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2022-02-19
- Products: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: November 23, 2021, 86 FR 66474
- Comments due: January 7, 2022
- Became: [AD 2022-02-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-02-19)
- Docket: FAA-2021-1012 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2021-1012, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2021-00697-R
- FR document: 2021-25396
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/11/a0/11a030aff24c50752931c7dcd420bb48f6f7b46c8d9125bf84e06cdf3c11df0c (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-11-23/pdf/2021-25396.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/11/23/2021-25396/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters-deutschland-gmbh-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2021-25396-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2021-1012

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, and EC135T3 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of restricted collective lever movement caused by entanglement of the emergency flashlight strap with the cargo hook emergency release lever, causing the emergency flashlight to leave its seat. This proposed AD would require replacing each affected emergency flashlight with a serviceable part, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). This proposed AD would also prohibit installation of affected parts. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Nov 23, 2021: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2021-25396, comments due Jan 7, 2022 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/11/23/2021-25396/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters-deutschland-gmbh-helicopters)

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