FAA Orders Rotor Tightening Inspections for Airbus Choppers
Published Date: 4/15/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA wants all owners of certain Airbus Helicopters to check and fix a part that might get loose near the main rotor, which could be unsafe. They’ll need to inspect the tightening torque, fix any problems found, and send in a report. This rule aims to keep flights safe and could mean some quick inspections and fixes soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Mandatory torque inspections for Airbus rotors
If you own or operate an Airbus Helicopter Model AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, EC155B1, SA-365N, or SA-365N1, the FAA proposes a rule requiring you to inspect the tightening torque between the upper ball bearing end and the main rotor servo-control. You must correct any problems found to address reported loss of tightening torque that the FAA says could be unsafe.
Required reporting of inspection results
The proposed rule would also require owners/operators to report information about the inspections and any corrective actions, as specified by the FAA and the referenced EASA AD. You must send the required report information if you perform the inspections or corrective actions.
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