Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of the main rotor pitch rod rupturing during flight. This AD requires inspecting the upper and lower pitch rod end bearings on the pitch rods of the main rotor and depending on the results, corrective actions. This AD also requires reporting the results of the inspection. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2026-2288
Document Number
2026-04451
Type
Rule
Publication Date
March 6, 2026
Effective Date
March 23, 2026
Comments Close
April 20, 2026
Affected Manufacturer
Airbus
Criticality
routine
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2026-2288
Topics
Official Documents
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