NPRM FAA-2026-4646

Became AD 2026-16-05

Proposed airworthiness directive · Airbus Helicopters

Published
May 28, 2026 · 91 FR 31673
Comments due
July 13, 2026
Action
Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
Docket
FAA-2026-4646
Project
MCAI-2025-01763-R
FR document
2026-10591
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 certain Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B2 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of magnetization on the solenoid valves for the three main servo-controls, the regulator block, and the tail servo- control due to a diode not properly installed in the hydraulic circuit. This proposed AD would require performing a cut-off test of the rear rotor actuator valve and depending on the results of the test, this AD would require performing corrective actions. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

The resulting AD

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