Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350D, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, and AS355F2 helicopters. This AD requires testing the UP/DOWN switches of a certain part-numbered DUNLOP cyclic stick grip, installing a placard, and revising the existing Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) for your helicopter, or removing the DUNLOP cyclic stick grip. This AD was prompted by an inadvertent activation of the rescue hoist cable cutter. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2020-1027
Document Number
2020-26422
Type
Rule
Publication Date
December 1, 2020
Effective Date
December 16, 2020
Affected Manufacturer
Airbus
Criticality
routine
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2020-1027
Topics
Official Documents
Automated AD compliance tracking
AeroCopilot matches ADs to your aircraft and tracks compliance status. Included in every plan from $7.99 monthly.
Unlock AD-to-aircraft matching, compliance tracking, recurrence schedule with a free AeroCopilot account.
Sign up free to unlock AD-to-aircraft matching, compliance tracking, recurrence scheduleFree forever · No credit card · Sourced directly from FAA & NOAA pipelines