# Proposed AD FAA-2022-0096: Airbus Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2022-08-01
- Products: Airbus Helicopters
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: February 10, 2022, 87 FR 7770
- Comments due: March 28, 2022
- Became: [AD 2022-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-08-01)
- Docket: FAA-2022-0096 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2022-0096, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2021-01092-R
- FR document: 2022-02768
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/ae/00/ae006b99bba5b92cc33c3ef9074f92534d9b11e5e0654297b9067cff01712348 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-02-10/pdf/2022-02768.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/02/10/2022-02768/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2022-02768-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2022-0096

## Summary

The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-22-01 which applies to all Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, and AS332L1 helicopters. AD 2020-22-01 requires inspecting the affected parts and associated frame bores for discrepancies, applicable corrective actions, and reporting certain information if necessary. Since the FAA issued AD 2020-22-01, a significant number of reports were received of finding corrosion on the affected parts. This proposed AD would retain the requirements of AD 2020-22-01, add recurring inspections, and update the applicable service information. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Feb 10, 2022: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2022-02768, comments due Mar 28, 2022 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/02/10/2022-02768/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)

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