Removal of Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B
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This rule removes a previously issued emergency directive that required replacing certain components on Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B. The FAA concluded that the initial safety concerns were due to maintenance errors, not design flaws, thus making the directive unnecessary.
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Key Changes
- Removal of Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2026-01-51
- Operators no longer need to replace main rotor components
- No further compliance required with previous directive
Obligations
What this law requires
Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2026-01-51 is removed and no longer applies to Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters as of April 14, 2026
Operators and owners of Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B are no longer required to replace upper and lower pitch rod end bearings on the pitch rods of the main rotor
The prohibition on installing affected main rotor lower and upper pitch rod end bearings unless they are serviceable parts is terminated
Submit comments on this AD removal by May 29, 2026 using procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45 if providing feedback
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