2025-08-02: Emergency exits

1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive: 2025-08-02 Airbus Helicopters: Amendment 39-23015; Docket No. FAA-2025-0620; Project Identifier MCAI-2025-00020-R. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective May 2, 2025. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters, certificated in any category, with a part listed in table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD installed. Table 1 to Paragraph ( c ) Part Manufacturer part No. Airbus helicopters part No. Pilot jettisonable window 045-14405-990 U522A10T1006. Co-pilot jettisonable window 045-14402-990 U522A20T1008. Left-hand (LH) intermediate jettisonable window 045-14400-990 U522A60T1006. LH Sliding door jettisonable window 045-14401-990 U522A40T1006. Right-hand (RH) intermediate jettisonable window 045-14403-990 U522A50T1006. RH Sliding door jettisonable window 045-14404-990 U522A30T1008. LH intermediate jettisonable window tinted glass 045-14774-990 U522A60T1007. LH sliding door jettisonable window tinted glass 045-14775-990 U522A40T1007. RH intermediate jettisonable window tinted glass 045-14776-990 U522A50T1007. RH sliding door jettisonable window tinted glass 045-14777-990 U522A30T1009. LH intermediate emergency exit assembly Not applicable U522A2142101. LH hinge door emergency exit assembly Not applicable U522A2122101. RH intermediate emergency exit assembly Not applicable U522A2132101. RH hinge door emergency exit assembly Not applicable U522A2112101. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 5220, Emergency exits. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of difficulty moving the locking fingers when applying the jettisoning function of the windows. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent the failure of the jettisoning of the window. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in the inability to evacuate helicopter occupants during an emergency situation. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Requirements Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD 2025-0009, dated January 10, 2025 (EASA AD 2025-0009). (h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2025-0009 (1) Where EASA AD 2025-0009 defines "affected part," this AD defines an affected part as a part listed in table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD. (2) Where EASA AD 2025-0009 requires compliance in terms of flight hours, this AD requires using hours time-in-service. (3) Where EASA AD 2025-0009 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (4) Where EASA AD 2025-0009 specifies contacting Airbus Helicopters for applicable corrective actions and instructions after performing an operational test, this AD requires using a repair method approved by the Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus Helicopters' EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (5) This AD does not require paragraph (4) of EASA AD 2025-009. (6) This AD does not adopt the "Remarks" section of EASA AD 2025-0009. (i) No Reporting Requirement Although the material referenced in EASA AD 2025-0009 specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not require that action. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the International Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD and email to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local Flight Standards District Office/certificate holding district office. (k) Additional information For more information about this AD, contact Alexis Whitaker, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY; phone: (516) 228-7309; email: [email protected]. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the material listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2025-0009, dated January 10, 2025. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For EASA material identified in this AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 8999 000; email: [email protected]; website: easa.europa.eu. You may find the EASA material on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu. (4) You may view this material at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110. (5) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations or email [email protected] . Issued on April 9, 2025. Paul R. Bernado, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2025-06560 Filed 4-14-25; 11:15 am]BILLING CODE 4910-13-P