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FAA Proposes Mandatory Modification for Certain Airbus Helicopters to Prevent Potential Gearbox Failure
September 03, 2025
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new safety proposal for operators of Airbus Helicopters Model AS 332L2 and EC 225LP helicopters, citing risks of a critical main gearbox (MGB) failure that could lead to loss of control.

The notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) would supersede a 2020 Airworthiness Directive. It addresses an unsafe condition where MGB suspension bar attachment bolts and fittings can lose torque, potentially causing . . .

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