# Proposed AD FAA-2022-0381: Airbus Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2022-11-18
- Products: Airbus Helicopters
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 29, 2022, 87 FR 17955
- Comments due: May 13, 2022
- Became: [AD 2022-11-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-11-18)
- Docket: FAA-2022-0381 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2022-0381, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2021-01314-R
- FR document: 2022-06577
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/5e/0c/5e0c3a8fedbe0d2e24e2782b0ac727cec0a75113292e6cd7b77bdccb4fa51e93 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-03-29/pdf/2022-06577.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/03/29/2022-06577/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2022-06577-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2022-0381

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS- 365N2, AS 365 N3, SA-365N, SA-365N1, EC 155B, and EC155B1 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by investigation results from an engine compartment fire, which determined some of the internal parts of the engine upper fixed cowling (engine cowling) were painted with finish paint on top of the primer layer. This proposed AD would require a one- time inspection of certain part-numbered engine cowlings, and corrective actions if necessary, 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 29, 2022: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2022-06577, comments due May 13, 2022 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/03/29/2022-06577/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)

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