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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

By Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration · Oct 4, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT

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The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2026-12-09, which applies to all Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, and AS350D helicopters. AD 2026-12-09 requires revising the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the existing maintenance manual (MM) or instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA) and the existing approved maintenance or inspection program, as app

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Technical languageThe text uses specialized aviation terminology to convey regulatory requirements without persuasive language.

Safety framingThe statement frames the action as a safety measure, emphasizing the purpose of protecting aircraft operation.

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Missing context

The notice does not explain the specific unsafe condition that prompted the new limitations, nor does it detail what the new airworthiness limitations or maintenance tasks entail, the expected cost or operational impact on operators, or the timeline for compliance.

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Airworthiness Directives are regulatory actions used by the FAA to correct unsafe conditions in aircraft. Superseding an AD indicates that the original requirements were insufficient and that additional safety measures are now required.

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The document is purely factual reporting of a regulatory proposal; it contains no opinion or editorial commentary.