🚁New Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Helicopters Effective May 2025
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model SA330J helicopters. This AD was prompted by the determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the existing maintenance records by incorporating new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
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The regulation establishes an airworthiness directive (AD) requiring Airbus Helicopters operators to revise maintenance records related to safety, involving compliance with new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. This mandates additional maintenance costs, impacting financial planning and operational compliance for business owners in the aviation sector.