Airbus Helicopters Face FAA Cargo Frame Crack Inspections
Published Date: 2/25/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
If you fly certain Airbus Helicopters like the AS350B2, AS350B3, or EC130B4, listen up! The FAA wants you to check your cargo swing frames more often to catch any cracks or breaks before they cause trouble. These new rules aim to keep everyone safe and might mean some extra inspections and fixes soon.
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Mandatory Cargo‑Frame Inspections
If you operate Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B2, AS350B3, or EC130B4, the FAA proposes requiring repetitive inspections of the cargo swing installation and cargo swing frame. Depending on inspection results, you would have to perform corrective actions as specified in the incorporated European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive. This is a proposed rule to address reports of broken cargo swing frames and a change to an existing repetitive inspection threshold.
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