🚁FAA Proposes Airworthiness Directive for Guimbal Helicopters
Airworthiness Directives; Hélicoptères Guimbal Helicopters
Summary
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all H[eacute]licopt[egrave]res Guimbal (HG) Model Cabri G2 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of cracked main rotor swashplates (swashplates). This proposed AD would require repetitively inspecting certain swashplates for cracks and, depending on the results, removing and replacing each cracked swashplate. This proposed AD would also prohibit installing an affected swashplate unless it has passed the proposed inspection requirements. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The proposed airworthiness directive requires significant compliance actions for helicopter operators, including costly inspections and potential swashplate replacements for Hélicoptères Guimbal Model Cabri G2 helicopters. Financial impacts arise from labor and parts costs, potentially affecting operating budgets and pricing structures.