Originally Posted by
S92mech
These notes copied from the FAA type certificate data sheet have me questioning if the aircraft is FAA certified or not. Maybe some of you regulation experts can give opinions.
Manufacturer’s eligible serial numbers: S/N 1002.
Note 10.
Expiration of Exemption No. 18717:
The H160-B Certification Basis includes Exemption No. 18717, which expires on June 30, 2023. After this date the H160-B type design approved under TC R00009RD, as defined by Airbus Helicopters Report no. U000A1313E01_TDD_DDD, H160-B Type Design Definition for USA (FAA), revision B, dated June 29, 2023, will no longer comply with the certification basis, and the type design will no longer be FAA approved.
Note 11.
Certificate of Airworthiness:
The H160-B is not eligible for a Certificate of Airworthiness.
will be very interested to hear any responses- doesn’t look very positive for AH (or the launch US customer client/operator!)