Airworthiness Directives for Airbus Helicopters
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The FAA proposes a new rule for certain Airbus helicopters, requiring installation of additional safety labels to improve instructions for opening emergency exit doors. This affects owners of specified models to ensure safety during emergencies.
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Key Changes
- Require installation of additional safety labels on emergency exits
- Affect specific Airbus helicopter models
- Enhance emergency door operation instructions
Obligations
What this law requires
Owners of Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350D, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, AS355NP, EC120B, and EC130B4 must install additional safety labels to improve instructions for opening emergency exit doors.
Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with EASA AD 2025-0159.
Submit comments regarding the proposed rule if relevant data or views are available by June 1, 2026.
Follow the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 for any Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) requests related to this AD.