# Proposed AD FAA-2021-500: Airbus Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2021-19-02
- Products: Airbus Helicopters
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: July 7, 2021, 86 FR 35695
- Comments due: August 23, 2021
- Became: [AD 2021-19-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-19-02)
- Docket: FAA-2021-500 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2021-500, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2017-SW-069-AD
- FR document: 2021-14399
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/22/1c/221c4124ea1c5968aad1e0c99322a15f103c113a98181338615c27c7a8799d99 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-07-07/pdf/2021-14399.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/07/07/2021-14399/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C36E32D3CE257A328625870B006FC88E.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2021-500

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model EC130B4 and EC130T2 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of a jammed pilot collective pitch lever (collective). This proposed AD would require inspecting the collective for proper engagement of the locking pin. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Jul 7, 2021: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2021-14399, comments due Aug 23, 2021 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/07/07/2021-14399/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)

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