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AD FAA-2018-0669

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France) Helicopters

Summary

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-25-19 for Airbus Helicopters (previously Eurocopter France) Model AS350B3 and EC130B4 helicopters. AD 2016-25-19 required inspecting the pilot's and co-pilot's throttle twist for proper operation. This new AD retains the requirements of AD 2016-25-19 and adds certain model helicopters to the applicability. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2018-0669

Document Number

2018-27715

Type

Rule

Publication Date

December 26, 2018

Effective Date

January 30, 2019

Affected Manufacturer

Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France)

Criticality

routine

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2018-0669

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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