AD 2025-09-13

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2025-09-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2025-0006
FR Citation
90 FR 23267

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

The insufficient upper rail roller locking mechanism of the sliding door, which could lead to the sliding door detaching from the helicopter during flight, and subsequent damage to the helicopter and injury to persons on the ground.

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Required Actions

Modifying certain upper rail rollers, installing a label on each sliding door, and prohibiting installing affected upper rail rollers or a door having an affected upper rail roller.

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Compliance Time

Within 8 work-hours and parts cost $2,668 for an estimated cost of up to $3,348 per helicopter and $3,254,256 for the U.S. fleet.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350D, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, and AS355NP helicopters.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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