FAA Proposes New Airworthiness Directive for Eurocopter Helicopters

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France Model SA.315B, SA.316B, SA.316C, SE.3160, and SA.319B helicopters, which would require more frequent inspections of the main rotor blade spar for cracks. The new directive aims to prevent a blade separation and loss of control of the helicopter following a recent accident.