Specific Airbus helicopters must now test for a wiring defect
What happened
US aviation regulators want to add a new mandatory safety test for certain Airbus AS350B2 helicopters. Owners of these helicopters will have to perform a specific valve test and fix any problems.
Why it matters
This is a routine safety update for a specific helicopter model. It means a known manufacturing defect will be identified and fixed before it can cause an accident.
The signal
Watch for the final rule to be published, which will set the compliance deadline for owners.