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Federal Register · December 9, 2025
The title they went with Airworthiness Directives; Hélicoptères Guimbal Helicopters Noisy translates that to

All Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopters must now get their main rotor inspected for cracks

What happened
US aviation regulators now require repetitive inspections of a specific part on all Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopters. This means owners and operators of these helicopters must regularly check the main rotor swashplate for cracks and replace it if any are found.
Why it matters
Aviation regulators issue these directives when a specific part or design shows a pattern of failure that could lead to an accident. This change means that a known safety risk on these helicopters is now being actively managed through mandatory checks. It shifts the burden of identifying and fixing the problem from individual operators noticing issues to a systematic, regulated inspection schedule.
The signal
Watch for any reports of accidents or incidents involving these helicopters that are linked to swashplate failures after this directive takes full effect.
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