# Proposed AD FAA-2022-0297: Airbus Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2022-11-08
- Products: Airbus Helicopters
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 28, 2022, 87 FR 17206
- Comments due: May 12, 2022
- Became: [AD 2022-11-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-11-08)
- Docket: FAA-2022-0297 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2022-0297, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2021-01099-R
- FR document: 2022-06425
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/40/ef/40ef9445e85bd897dd6dc9436558a4533e9c423e595f71352f9de97690e2d257 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-03-28/pdf/2022-06425.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/03/28/2022-06425/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2022-06425-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2022-0297

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350D, EC130B4, and EC130T2 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by the identification of certain parts needing maintenance actions, including life limits and maintenance tasks. This proposed AD would require incorporating into maintenance records requirements (airworthiness limitations), 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

- Mar 28, 2022: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2022-06425, comments due May 12, 2022 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/03/28/2022-06425/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)

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