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AD FAA-2025-2273

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Summary

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters. This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the existing maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness and the existing approved maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2025-2273

Document Number

2025-24179

Type

Rule

Publication Date

January 2, 2026

Effective Date

February 6, 2026

Affected Manufacturer

Airbus

Criticality

routine

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2025-2273

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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