# Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2013-04-10 · Effective 2013-05-15 · 78 FR 21233
## Document
- **Document number:** 2013-07932
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Eurocopter France
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 78 FR 21233
- **Publication date:** 2013-04-10
- **Effective date:** 2013-05-15
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2012-0630
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France EC130B4 helicopters. This AD requires visually checking the center windscreen panel (center windscreen) for a crack and replacing the center windscreen if there is a crack, if the windscreen distorts during flight, or within 12 months. This AD was prompted by in-flight cracking and failure of a center windscreen. The actions of this AD are intended to detect a crack in the blending radii of the center windscreen to prevent failure of the windscreen, injury to the flight crew, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/04/10/2013-07932/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-helicopters)
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