Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
Key claim: The FAA proposes to require operators of certain Airbus helicopters to modify and reidentify an affected fuse cover to prevent partial jamming of the pilot’s pedals.
Abstract
(Proposed Rule · Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration) The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B2, AS350B3, and EC130B4 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of an occurrence of partial blocking of a pilot pedal. This proposed AD would require modifying and reidentifying an affected fuse cover and would prohibit installing an affected fuse cover on any helicopter. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Why this matters
The proposal addresses potential interference between an affected fuse cover and the pilot’s pedals, targeting a mechanical hazard to flight-control operation on certain Airbus helicopters. If finalized, it would require affected operators to modify and reidentify the cover; the finding does not establish a final compliance obligation.