AD 2026-01-51

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2026-01-51
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2026-0732
FR Citation
91 FR 4431

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Rupture of the main rotor pitch rod, specifically the failure of the main rotor lower pitch rod end bearing part numbers U623A30T1002 and U623A30T1006 (manufacturer P/N 12-14043P and 12-14631P), and main rotor upper pitch rod end bearing part numbers U623A30T1001 and U623A30T1005 (manufacturer P/N 12-14042P and 12-14630P).

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Required Actions

Replace the upper and lower pitch rod end bearings on the pitch rods of the main rotor with new pitch rod end bearings. Report information after accomplishing the replacement. Prohibit installing any affected main rotor lower and upper pitch rod end bearings on any helicopter, unless they are serviceable parts.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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