22 Aug 2025
🚁New FAA Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Helicopters
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L, AS 332L1, AS 332L2, and EC 225LP helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of a corroded emergency sea anchor pin. This AD requires inspecting the emergency sea anchor and, depending on the result, replacing the emergency sea anchor. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The FAA's new airworthiness directive requires compliance from operators of specific Airbus helicopters, necessitating inspections and potential replacements of emergency sea anchors. This impacts operational costs and regulatory compliance for businesses in aviation.