FAA requires safety fix for Airbus H160 helicopter windows

The Federal Aviation Administration is issuing a new rule requiring owners and operators of Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B aircraft to modify their passenger windows. This action addresses a maintenance issue where self-locking nuts in the window jettisoning system could be loosened by hand. If these nuts come loose, the cables that allow passengers to break out of the window in an emergency may not function correctly.

Why it matters: This rule matters for flight safety. If a helicopter needs to be evacuated over water or in another emergency, passengers rely on being able to break out of the windows. Loose nuts or bad cables could make that impossible. While this is a specific fix for one model, it ensures that the emergency exit system actually works when needed.

Who it affects

• Owners and operators of Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B aircraft

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This final rule was issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation Department; check the original document at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2025-5026 for full details before relying on this summary.

Agency: Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document