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FAA proposes inspections of main rotor servo-control connections on 980 AStar and TwinStar helicopters

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The proposed airworthiness directive would require inspections of a connection to the main rotor servo-controls on affected Airbus AS350 AStar-family helicopters in the United States. The FAA estimates the directive would cover 980 aircraft; the notice concerns a potential safety issue and does not describe a final rule.

Discovered 2026-10-21T04:49:05.920938-07:00 | 2026-10-21T04:49:05.920938-07:00

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  • The proposal would impose inspection requirements on an estimated 980 U.S.-registered AStar/TwinStar helicopters, creating a compliance obligation for affected operators if adopted.
  • The focus on the main rotor servo-control connection makes the directive relevant to fleet airworthiness, maintenance planning and aircraft availability.

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