# 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 | 2026-09-30 |
| Comments close | 2026-11-16 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 14 CFR 39 |
| Summary | The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, EC135T3, and EC635T2+ helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of a loss of the tail rotor controls due to a broken control rod of the yaw actuator. This proposed AD would require a one-time inspection of the ball pivot, yaw actuator assembly, and associated parts, and a repetitive inspection of the ball pivot. Depending on the inspection results, this proposed AD would require replacement of affe |
| Document number | 2026-19971 |

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

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/30/2026-19971/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters-deutschland-gmbh-ahd-helicopters). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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