Regulation & law · 08/11/1999Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Eurocopter France Model SA. 315B Helicopters to Address Fatigue Cracks with New Airworthiness Directive

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a new airworthiness directive to address fatigue cracks in Eurocopter France Model SA. 315B helicopters, which could lead to separation of the horizontal stabilizer and loss of control, following an in-service report of corrosion-related fatigue cracks.