AD 2026-03-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2026-03-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2026-0743
FR Citation
91 FR 8371

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

excessive axial play of the rotating scissors spherical bearings

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Required Actions

measuring the axial play of the rotating and non-rotating scissors spherical bearings, depending on the results, accomplishing additional inspections or replacing the affected part, reporting inspection results to Airbus Helicopters, and prohibiting installing an affected rotating and non-rotating scissors spherical bearing unless certain requirements are met

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters, all serial numbered rotating and non-rotating scissors spherical bearings

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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