FAA Fixes Airbus Helicopter Grips After In-Flight Break
Published Date: 4/7/2025
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Summary
If you fly Airbus Helicopters Model SA341G or SA342J, listen up! The FAA says you need to swap out certain pilot stick grips because they can break and cause trouble. You can’t put the old grips back on, and you should act soon to keep flying safe and sound.
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Pilot Stick Grip Replacement Required
If you operate or fly an Airbus Helicopters Model SA341G or SA342J, the FAA requires you to replace certain pilot collective pitch stick handle grips because a grip was reported to break when pulled. The rule also prohibits installing those same pilot collective pitch stick handle grips going forward. The actions are specified by a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD that the FAA incorporated by reference.
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