Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
FAA adopts new AD for Airbus Helicopters AS350B2, AS350B3, EC120B, EC130B4 due to short-circuit risk from FOD/dust. Requires inspection and corrective action.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) space on July 16, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Owners/operators of Airbus Helicopters AS350B2, AS350B3, EC120B, EC130B4; Part 145 repair stations; Part 135/121 operators; flight schools; corporate flight departments should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comply within 30 days of AD effective date (July 10, 2026) or as specified in AD.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
New AD mandates inspection for FOD/dust in electrical systems and corrective actions to prevent short-circuit.
Who it affects
Owners/operators of Airbus Helicopters AS350B2, AS350B3, EC120B, EC130B4; Part 145 repair stations; Part 135/121 operators; flight schools; corporate flight departments
What you must do
Inspect affected helicopters per AD and perform any necessary corrective actions.
Deadline
Comply within 30 days of AD effective date (July 10, 2026) or as specified in AD.
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