# Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2013-11-04 · Effective 2013-12-09 · 78 FR 65871
## Document
- **Document number:** 2013-26052
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Eurocopter France
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 78 FR 65871
- **Publication date:** 2013-11-04
- **Effective date:** 2013-12-09
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2013-0479
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters. This AD requires inspecting the intermediate gearbox (IGB) fairing for a crack and inspecting the IGB fairing gutter (gutter), if installed, for a crack, separation, or interference. This AD is prompted by reports of cracks, separation of the IGB fairing from the gutter and attachment supports, and subsequent interference with the tail rotor (T/R) inclined drive shaft. These actions are intended to detect a crack and prevent separation of the IGB fairing, which could result in interference with the T/R inclined drive shaft and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/11/04/2013-26052/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-helicopters)
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