# Proposed AD FAA-2024-1686: Airbus Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2024-18-05
- Products: Airbus Helicopters
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: June 18, 2024, 89 FR 51468
- Comments due: August 2, 2024
- Became: [AD 2024-18-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-18-05)
- Docket: FAA-2024-1686 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2024-1686, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2023-00595-R
- FR document: 2024-13222
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/fc/2c/fc2cd5d12200b06d16c2ee705719951461f23155253195c9503218db2ef71f01 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-06-18/pdf/2024-13222.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/06/18/2024-13222/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2024-13222-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2024-1686

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, and SA330J helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by the installation of unapproved main gearbox (MGB) forward and rear suspension bar attachment plates. This proposed AD would require inspecting or measuring the MGB forward and rear suspension bar attachment plates and, depending on the results, taking 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

- Jun 18, 2024: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2024-13222, comments due Aug 2, 2024 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/06/18/2024-13222/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)

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