# Proposed AD FAA-2025-2273: Airbus Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2025-25-08
- Products: Airbus Helicopters
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: September 8, 2025, 90 FR 43162
- Comments due: October 23, 2025
- Became: [AD 2025-25-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-25-08)
- Docket: FAA-2025-2273 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2025-2273, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2024-00689-R
- FR document: 2025-17115
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/62/42/6242fa21f26b6cb5b40e04598ddf5c4c46cc55eaa0f69da00e6b86075c22699d (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-08/pdf/2025-17115.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/08/2025-17115/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2025-17115-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2025-2273

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This proposed AD would require revising the existing maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness and the existing approved maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Sep 8, 2025: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2025-17115, comments due Oct 23, 2025 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/08/2025-17115/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)

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