Opportunity
Federal Register #FAA-2026-3482
FAA Proposed Airworthiness Directives for Airbus Helicopters H160-B and Airbus SAS A319/A320/A321
Buyer
Federal Aviation Administration
Posted
April 13, 2026
Respond By
May 28, 2026
Identifier
FAA-2026-3482
NAICS
811219, 336411
This opportunity involves proposed airworthiness directives (ADs) issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Airbus aircraft and helicopters: - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - OEMs Highlighted: - Airbus Helicopters (Model H160-B) - Airbus SAS (Models A319, A320, A321) - Products/Services Requested: - Inspection of all hinge pins on jettisonable window systems for missing retaining rings on Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B - Installation of any missing retaining rings as required - Applies to all affected H160-B helicopters as identified by EASA AD 2025-0161 - Modification of the digital radio and audio integrating management system (DRAIMS) on Airbus SAS Model A319, A320, and A321 airplanes - Continued Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) revisions - Prohibition of installation of affected DRAIMS parts - Quantities: - 12 inspections for H160-B helicopters (quantity specified for inspection line item) - No specific quantities for DRAIMS modification - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Addresses safety issues: missing retaining rings could prevent emergency window jettison, impacting occupant evacuation - DRAIMS modification addresses dual loss of radio management panel data synchronization - No specific part numbers provided - Locations: - FAA Westbury Office, NY - FAA Southwest Region Office, Fort Worth, TX - FAA Airworthiness Products Section, Des Moines, WA
Description
The FAA proposes a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters due to reports of missing retaining rings on hinge pins of the jettisonable window systems. The AD requires inspecting all hinge pins for missing retaining rings and installing any missing rings to address the unsafe condition. This action aims to ensure windows can jettison properly during emergencies, enhancing occupant evacuation safety.