Airworthiness Directives; Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. Engines
FAA proposes to supersede AD 2023-15-03 for Safran Arrius 2B2 engines, likely expanding or modifying airworthiness limitations. Operators must review and comply with new requirements to maintain airworthiness.
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. Operators of Safran Arrius 2B2 engines (Part 135/121, flight schools, corporate flight departments, Part 145 repair stations) should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comment period typically 30-60 days from publication (July 10, 2026); check Federal Register for exact date.. 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
Proposed supersedure of AD 2023-15-03 with new or revised airworthiness limitations for Arrius 2B2 engines.
Who it affects
Operators of Safran Arrius 2B2 engines (Part 135/121, flight schools, corporate flight departments, Part 145 repair stations)
What you must do
Review proposed AD, comment by deadline, and prepare to implement new limitations upon final rule.
Deadline
Comment period typically 30-60 days from publication (July 10, 2026); check Federal Register for exact date.
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