Federal Register #FAA-2025-3991

FAA Airworthiness Directives for Airbus Helicopters, Tecnam, and Boeing Aircraft Safety Compliance

This release summarizes new airworthiness directives (ADs) issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation, targeting multiple aircraft models for safety compliance:

• Government Buyer

  • Department of Transportation
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
  • Aircraft Certification Service

• OEMs and Vendors Mentioned

  • Airbus Helicopters (primary OEM for EC 130 T2 main rotor blades)
  • Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. (OEM for Model P2006T airplanes)
  • The Boeing Company (OEM for Model 777 series airplanes)

• Products/Services Requested

  • Replacement of uncertified main rotor blades (P/N 355A11003002) on Airbus Helicopters Model EC 130 T2 with serviceable blades (P/N 355A11003004)
  • Inspection and replacement of aileron hinges and cotter pins on Tecnam Model P2006T airplanes (S/N 001-434, 442)
  • Inspection and records check for AC motor pumps on Boeing Model 777 series airplanes, with on-condition actions and installation prohibition of affected parts

• Unique or Notable Requirements

  • Airbus Helicopters: All uncertified main rotor blades lacking instructions for continued airworthiness must be replaced; installation of affected blades is prohibited
  • Tecnam: Mandatory inspection within 25 flight hours or 30 days to prevent loss of control
  • Boeing: Immediate inspection due to fire risk in main landing gear wheel well; affected AC motor pumps must not be installed
  • These are regulatory safety actions, not procurement solicitations; no purchase quantities are specified

• References

  • EASA AD 2025-0062 for Airbus Helicopters
  • Tecnam Service Bulletin No. SB 995-CS-Ed. 1 Rev. 2

Description

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model EC 130 T2 helicopters. This AD addresses the unsafe condition caused by the receipt of uncertified main rotor blades (MRB) that cannot be properly maintained due to lack of instructions for continued airworthiness. It requires replacing the affected parts with serviceable parts and prohibits installing the affected MRBs on these helicopters. The AD is effective November 2, 2026, and aims to ensure the safety and airworthiness of helicopter operations.

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