# Proposed AD FAA-2025-0006: Airbus Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2025-09-13
- Products: Airbus Helicopters
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 17, 2025, 90 FR 5759
- Comments due: March 3, 2025
- Became: [AD 2025-09-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-09-13)
- Docket: FAA-2025-0006 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2025-0006, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2023-00803-R
- FR document: 2025-01030
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/b6/0e/b60e25c44b86f078e70c7bdf7afbf15ef5ae3ad4369264ab47d584fc96c663c0 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-17/pdf/2025-01030.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/17/2025-01030/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2025-01030-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2025-0006

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350D, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, and AS355NP helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of a sliding door that was locked in the open position detaching from the helicopter during flight. This proposed AD would require modifying certain upper rail rollers, installing a label on each sliding door, and prohibit installing affected upper rail rollers or a door having an affected upper rail roller. These actions are 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

- Jan 17, 2025: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2025-01030, comments due Mar 3, 2025 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/17/2025-01030/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)

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