# Proposed AD FAA-2026-3482: Airbus Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2026-13-08
- Products: Airbus Helicopters
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: April 13, 2026, 91 FR 18790
- Comments due: May 28, 2026
- Became: [AD 2026-13-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-08)
- Docket: FAA-2026-3482 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2026-3482, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2025-01288-R
- FR document: 2026-07101
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/71/ea/71ea2b2ee3e7aa282b19d6adec83a5f596e88f00ee9e1ba386ff398bd515a5b4 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-13/pdf/2026-07101.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/13/2026-07101/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2026-07101-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2026-3482

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of missing retaining rings on the hinge pins installed on the jettisonable window systems. This proposed AD would require inspecting for missing retaining rings on all the hinge pins installed on the jettisonable window systems and, depending on findings, installing missing retaining rings. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Apr 13, 2026: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2026-07101, comments due May 28, 2026 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/13/2026-07101/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)

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