AD 2025-07-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2025-07-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2025-0613
FR Citation
90 FR 15306

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Excessive axial play of the rotating scissors spherical bearings, which could result in reduced control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Measure the axial play of the rotating scissors spherical bearings. Depending on the results, accomplish corrective action and report inspection results. Establish repetitive inspections for certain axial play measurements. Prohibit installing an affected rotating scissors spherical bearing unless certain requirements are met.

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Compliance Time

Within the initial compliance time specified in the incorporated EASA AD 2025-0040.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters, all serial numbers of rotating scissors spherical bearings.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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