Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-15369
FAA Airworthiness Directive for Safran Arriel 2E Helicopter Engines – Maintenance Program Update
Buyer
Federal Aviation Administration
Posted
July 30, 2026
Identifier
2026-15369
NAICS
541330
This opportunity concerns a final airworthiness directive issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. Model Arriel 2E engines. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - OEMs Mentioned: - Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. - Turbomeca, S.A. (previous type certificate holder) - Products/Services Requested: - Revision of maintenance or inspection programs to incorporate the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the approved aircraft maintenance program (AMP) for Safran Arriel 2E engines - Visual checks for fuel leakage - Replacement of affected copper sealing rings (P/N D760312016CU) with new sealing rings (P/N 831984) as per Stemme Service Bulletin P062980082, Revision 01 - Quantities: - 136 Safran Arriel 2E engines affected - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with updated airworthiness limitations to address unsafe conditions - No procurement of new products; mandate for maintenance program updates and specific inspection/replacement actions - Reference to EASA AD 20250079 - Applies to U.S.-registered helicopters with Safran Arriel 2E engines - No contract vehicle or administrative details included - No specific procurement of parts or services; directive mandates compliance with maintenance and inspection requirements
Description
This final rule airworthiness directive (AD) addresses unsafe conditions on Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. Model Arriel 2E engines. It requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program to incorporate the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the existing approved aircraft maintenance program (AMP). The AD was prompted by the determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary to ensure safety. The AD is effective September 3, 2026, and affects 136 engines installed on helicopters of U.S. registry.