Airbus helicopter owners must fix a wiring problem, or keep cleaning it

Helicopter operators must now regularly clean a specific control unit on certain Airbus models. This prevents short circuits caused by dust or debris, which can affect the aircraft's lighting and other systems.

A short circuit in a helicopter's control unit can cause problems with its lights and other systems. This new rule means operators of specific Airbus helicopters must either regularly clean that unit or install a permanent fix. The permanent fix ends the need for repetitive cleaning.