# Proposed AD FAA-2026-3487: Airbus Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2026-20-03
- Products: Airbus Helicopters
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: April 15, 2026, 91 FR 20079
- Comments due: June 1, 2026
- Became: [AD 2026-20-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-20-03)
- Docket: FAA-2026-3487 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2026-3487, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2025-01261-R
- FR document: 2026-07334
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/b4/5a/b45ae619ba2a306210372892fff8489e376f93bf84a1497b7783387dc59c637c (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-15/pdf/2026-07334.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/15/2026-07334/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2026-07334-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2026-3487

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350D, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, AS355NP, EC120B, and EC130B4 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that the instructions on how to open the sliding door emergency exit on affected helicopters are insufficient. This proposed AD would require installing additional safety labels. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Apr 15, 2026: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2026-07334, comments due Jun 1, 2026 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/15/2026-07334/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)

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