Regulation & law · 07/12/2017

Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B2 and AS350B3 Helicopters; Installation of Garmin International, Inc., Autopilot System

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes special conditions for Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B2 and AS350B3 helicopters equipped with a Garmin Flight Control (GFC) 600H autopilot system, which includes a stability and control augmentation system (AP/SCAS). The proposed conditions aim to establish additional safety standards to ensure the helicopters meet the same level of safety as existing airworthiness standards.