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AD FAA-2016-6651

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Summary

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters. This AD requires repetitively checking screws in the emergency flotation gear. This AD is prompted by a report that a screw ruptured on a Model AS332 helicopter's emergency flotation gear. These actions are intended to correct an unsafe condition on these products.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2016-6651

Document Number

2017-09376

Type

Rule

Publication Date

May 11, 2017

Effective Date

May 26, 2017

Affected Manufacturer

Airbus

Criticality

critical

Emergency

Yes

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2016-6651

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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