FAA Orders Replacement of Faulty Rescue Hoists on Specific Helicopters
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has adopted a new airworthiness directive (AD) requiring the replacement of specific rescue hoist assemblies on a wide range of helicopters. This action affects models from Airbus Helicopters, Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH, and Leonardo S.p.A.
Why it matters: This is a targeted safety fix rather than a broad policy shift. It addresses a specific component failure that could compromise rescue operations. For most people, this is invisible; for the small number of operators flying these specific models, it means a mandatory maintenance task and potential downtime to ensure the rescue equipment works as intended.
Who it affects
- Operators of Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B, EC225LP, AS 365 N3, and AS332L2
This information is based on a Federal Register notice from the Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration; readers should check the original document for specific compliance deadlines and technical details.
Agency: Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document