# Proposed AD FAA-2024-0038: Airbus Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2024-10-10
- Products: Airbus Helicopters
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: February 2, 2024, 89 FR 7305
- Comments due: March 18, 2024
- Became: [AD 2024-10-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-10-10)
- Docket: FAA-2024-0038 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2024-0038, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2023-00645-R
- FR document: 2024-01754
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/3a/e4/3ae497f8f4ae416cb817c3b8ef1f61d5d5870097cc9218464aa52a5959b22dea (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-02-02/pdf/2024-01754.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/02/02/2024-01754/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2024-01754-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2024-0038

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, and AS 365 N3 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of an obstructed tail rotor (TR) pedal control that was blocked during flight. This proposed AD would require a one-time inspection for proper positioning of the TR actuator harness and cable ties installation and, depending on the results, accomplishing corrective action, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Feb 2, 2024: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2024-01754, comments due Mar 18, 2024 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/02/02/2024-01754/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)

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