NPRM FAA-2025-5026

Became AD 2026-12-12

Proposed airworthiness directive · Airbus Helicopters

Published
November 20, 2025 · 90 FR 52264
Comments due
January 5, 2026
Action
Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
Docket
FAA-2025-5026
Project
MCAI-2024-00168-R
FR document
2025-20363
Products
Aircraft

A proposal is not in force. If adopted, it becomes an AD, usually with changes. Only the Federal Register edition is official.

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 report that several self-locking nuts of the window jettisoning system could be loosened by hand due to a non-conformity in the cable kit. This proposed AD would require modifying an affected window into a serviceable window. This proposed AD would also prohibit installing an affected window or an affected door on any helicopter. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

The resulting AD

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