Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Helicopters
FAA proposes new AD for multiple Airbus EC135 and EC63 helicopter models, requiring inspections and possible corrective actions.
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. Part 145 repair stations, Part 135/121 operators, flight schools, corporate flight departments operating affected Airbus EC135/EC63 models should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comment period ends 45 days after publication (publication date June 29, 2026; deadline approx. August 13, 2026).. 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
FAA proposes a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, EC135T3, and EC63 helicopters.
Who it affects
Part 145 repair stations, Part 135/121 operators, flight schools, corporate flight departments operating affected Airbus EC135/EC63 models
What you must do
Review the proposed AD, comment by the deadline, and prepare for compliance once adopted (likely inspections and corrective actions per service bulletin).
Deadline
Comment period ends 45 days after publication (publication date June 29, 2026; deadline approx. August 13, 2026).
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