# Proposed AD FAA-2022-0018: Airbus Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2022-07-09
- Products: Airbus Helicopters
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 31, 2022, 87 FR 4820
- Comments due: March 17, 2022
- Became: [AD 2022-07-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-07-09)
- Docket: FAA-2022-0018 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2022-0018, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2021-00853-R
- FR document: 2022-01805
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/16/fb/16fb84384100f85c9273bf16f5752bed11d9ed64d751ef616a92c6ca6190973f (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-01-31/pdf/2022-01805.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/01/31/2022-01805/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2022-01805-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2022-0018

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L2 and EC225LP helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a discrepancy in the rotorcraft flight manual (RFM) where the rotorcraft stay-up flying capabilities for Category B operation were provided through performance data only, not as airworthiness limitations that are dependent upon on the number of passengers on board. This proposed AD would require revising the existing RFM for your helicopter, 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

- Jan 31, 2022: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2022-01805, comments due Mar 17, 2022 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/01/31/2022-01805/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)

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