Summary
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of a tail rotor drive rear shaft that came into contact with its rear damper during a flight test. This proposed AD would require repetitive visual inspections of the rear damper and, depending on the results, corrective actions. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2025-5033
Document Number
2025-21434
Type
Proposed Rule
Publication Date
November 28, 2025
Comments Close
January 12, 2026
Affected Manufacturer
Airbus
Criticality
routine
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2025-5033
Topics
Official Documents
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