FAA Orders Airbus Helicopter Owners to Check Faulty Rescue Cables Now
Published Date: 2/4/2025
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Summary
If you fly Airbus Helicopters like the AS332 or SA-365 models, listen up! The FAA wants you to check your rescue hoist cables because some might have a faulty part that could cause trouble. You’ll need to inspect and maybe replace these cables soon to keep everyone safe—no delays or extra costs mentioned, but don’t wait around!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Replacement required if defects found
If the required inspection finds issues with the rescue hoist cable assemblies (defective ball end), you must replace the rescue hoist cable assembly as specified by the FAA AD. The replacement requirement depends on inspection results and follows the steps in the referenced EASA AD.
Mandatory inspections of rescue hoist cables
If you operate Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L, AS332L1, AS 365 N3, SA-365C1, SA-365C2, SA-365N, or SA-365N1, the FAA requires you to inspect certain rescue hoist cable assemblies because some may have a defective ball end. You must perform the inspection actions specified in the incorporated EASA directive to address this unsafe condition.
Permitted installations if requirements met
The AD allows installing certain rescue hoist cable assemblies and certain rescue hoists on the listed helicopter models provided you meet the AD's requirements. That means compliant alternative parts or hoists may be installed if they follow the conditions set out in the referenced EASA AD.
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