# Proposed AD FAA-2022-0881: Airbus Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2022-23-06
- Products: Airbus Helicopters
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 11, 2022, 87 FR 49554
- Comments due: September 26, 2022
- Became: [AD 2022-23-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-23-06)
- Docket: FAA-2022-0881 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2022-0881, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2022-00424-R
- FR document: 2022-16887
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/b6/6d/b66d2ec1c2660abf2b2c195a7aabef0b0f3bbff7bd471e31283f6e63885f662c (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-08-11/pdf/2022-16887.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/08/11/2022-16887/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2022-16887-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2022-0881

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters (Airbus) Model SA330J helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of restricted movement of the collective lever caused by incidental contact of the secondary stop cover due to a loosened rivet. This proposed AD would require removing the plate of the collective lever secondary stop and replacing it with self-adhesive tape to cover the stop support and decrease the risk of resistance on the rotor flight controls, 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

- Aug 11, 2022: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2022-16887, comments due Sep 26, 2022 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/08/11/2022-16887/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)

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