# Proposed AD FAA-2026-7239: Airbus Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Comment period closed
- Products: Airbus Helicopters H160-B
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 14, 2026, 91 FR 52551
- Comments due: September 28, 2026
- Docket: FAA-2026-7239 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2026-7239, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2025-01804-R
- FR document: 2026-16640
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/06/cc/06ccbae842a28cab81e7d1f63217467dfadc48278fbbf23841f1046894ef6154 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-14/pdf/2026-16640.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/14/2026-16640/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2026-16640-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2026-7239

## 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 a determination that a gap without fire-resistant sealant (sealant) may be present in the cargo bay near the fuel segregation box. This proposed AD would require inspecting for any missing sealant and, depending on findings, corrective action. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Aug 14, 2026: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2026-16640, comments due Sep 28, 2026 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/14/2026-16640/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)

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