Federal Register #AD 2026-08-01

FAA Airworthiness Directives for Airbus Helicopters SA330J and Airbus SAS A350-1041

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued new airworthiness directives (ADs) impacting Airbus Helicopters Model SA330J and Airbus SAS Model A350-1041 aircraft: - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Aircraft Certification Service, Compliance & Airworthiness Division - OEMs and Vendors: - Airbus Helicopters (for Model SA330J) - Airbus SAS (for Model A350-1041) - Products/Services Requested: - For Airbus Helicopters Model SA330J: - Revision of the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness - Update of the approved maintenance or inspection program to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations - Referenced part number: EASA AD 20250127 - For Airbus SAS Model A350-1041: - Inspection of flap shaft and catcher bracket for misalignment due to incorrect installation - Applicable corrective actions as required - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) directives is required - The directives are intended to prevent failure of critical parts and structural components, reducing risk of loss of control - The SA330J directive supersedes a previous AD and affects six U.S.-registered helicopters - Locations: - FAA offices in Westbury, NY; Kansas City, MO; Fort Worth, TX; Des Moines, WA - U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations, Washington, DC

Description

The FAA is issuing a final rule superseding a previous Airworthiness Directive (AD 2025-05-09) for all Airbus Helicopters Model SA330J helicopters. The new AD requires revising the airworthiness limitations section of the maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness and the approved maintenance or inspection program to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. This action addresses an unsafe condition that could lead to failure of critical parts and loss of control of the helicopter. The AD is effective May 19, 2026, and affects six helicopters registered in the U.S.

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