# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Helicopters

**Action Urgency Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration |
| Type | Proposed rule |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). |
| Published | 2026-09-29 |
| Comments close | 2026-11-13 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 14 CFR 39 |
| Summary | The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2025-13-06, which applies to certain Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, EC135T3, and EC635T2+ helicopters. AD 2025-13-06 requires inspections of the ball pivot, control rod, and yaw actuator assembly and, depending on the results of these inspections, corrective actions. AD 2025-13-06 also prohibits installing an affected part unless it is a serviceable part and certain requirements are met. Since the FAA issued AD 2025-13-06, the manufacturer developed a rep |
| Document number | 2026-19890 |

## Why this score
- Comment deadline within 30 days.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/29/2026-19890/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters-deutschland-gmbh-ahd-helicopters). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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