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AD FAA-2020-0916

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Summary

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, EC 155B, EC155B1, EC225LP, and SA330J helicopters. This AD requires inspecting the snap fasteners on the windows. This AD was prompted by incidents of difficulty unbuttoning the extraction tape on the windows. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2020-0916

Document Number

2021-05144

Type

Rule

Publication Date

March 15, 2021

Effective Date

April 19, 2021

Affected Manufacturer

Airbus

Criticality

routine

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2020-0916

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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