What Happened
Emergency Sea Anchor Inspection Required for AS332L and EC225LP Models
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters, specifically targeting the AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP models. The proposed AD, which supersedes AD 2025-17-03, requires inspecting the emergency sea anchor and replacing it if necessary due to reports of corroded emergency sea anchor pins. The FAA estimates that this proposed AD would affect 44 helicopters of U.S. registry, with estimated costs for compliance ranging from $170 to $4,833 per product. The proposal was reported by the Federal Aviation Administration.