FAA Revises Airbus AS332L Maintenance Requirements
Published Date: 4/17/2025
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Summary
If you own or work with Airbus AS332L helicopters, listen up! The FAA says it’s time to update your helicopter’s maintenance rules to keep things safe and sound. These changes follow new safety limits from Europe and need to be done soon to avoid any risks or delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
AS332L Maintenance Manual Revisions
If you own or operate an Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L, you must revise the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of your maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness (ICAs) to match the requirements specified in the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD that is incorporated by reference. The FAA issued this airworthiness directive to address an unsafe condition on these helicopters.
Approved Maintenance Program Changes
If you hold or manage an approved maintenance or inspection program for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L, you must revise that approved program as applicable to reflect the more restrictive airworthiness limitations specified in the incorporated EASA AD. The FAA states the revisions are required to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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