Tail Rotor Trouble: FAA Inspects Airbus Choppers for Breaks
Published Date: 5/9/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
If you fly or fix Airbus EC130 B4 or T2 helicopters, listen up! The FAA wants you to check a key tail rotor part called the tension-torsion bar because it might break and cause big damage. You’ll need to inspect it soon and follow new rules that stop using some old maintenance guides—keeping everyone safer without breaking the bank.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Mandatory tension‑torsion bar inspections
The FAA proposes a rule that applies to all Airbus Helicopters Model EC 130 B4 and EC 130 T2 helicopters requiring inspections of the tail rotor tension‑torsion bar. If problems are found during the inspection, you must take corrective actions specified by the directive to address the unsafe condition.
Ban on using certain maintenance manuals
The FAA proposes to prohibit performing maintenance using certain maintenance manuals for Airbus Helicopters Model EC 130 B4 and EC 130 T2 helicopters. Maintenance providers and operators will need to stop using the disallowed manuals and follow the new required procedures instead.
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