Business · 23/08/2005Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FAA Adopts New Airworthiness Directive for Turbomeca Artouste III Turboshaft Engines

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive requiring modification of the engine air intake assembly for Turbomeca Artouste III series turboshaft engines to prevent ice ingestion, which could lead to in-flight shutdown and loss of control of helicopters.