FAA Orders Airbus Chopper Owners to Update Manuals Now
Published Date: 6/20/2025
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Summary
The FAA just updated safety rules for all Airbus AS332L1 helicopters to keep them flying safe and sound. Owners need to update their maintenance manuals and inspection plans with new, stricter limits. This change helps prevent problems and keeps everyone on schedule without surprise costs.
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AS332L1 Maintenance Manual Update Required
If you operate an Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L1, you must revise the airworthiness limitations section of your maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness and update your approved maintenance or inspection program. The FAA issued this directive because new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary to address an unsafe condition.
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