FAA Orders Inspections on Airbus Helicopter Cargo Frames
Published Date: 6/6/2025
Rule
Summary
The FAA is making new rules for certain Airbus Helicopters to keep them safe. Owners of AS350B2, AS350B3, and EC130B4 models must regularly check their cargo swing frames for damage and fix any problems found. These inspections follow European safety guidelines and help prevent accidents without big costs or delays.
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Mandatory Cargo‑Swing Frame Inspections
If you own or operate an Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B2, AS350B3, or EC130B4, you must perform repetitive inspections of the cargo swing installation and frame and fix any damage found, following the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD referenced by the FAA. The FAA says this action addresses broken cargo swing frames to help prevent accidents and will do so without causing big costs or delays.
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