# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) (Airbus Helicopters)
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2014-03-11 · Effective 2014-04-15 · 79 FR 13519
## Document
- **Document number:** 2014-04695
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 79 FR 13519
- **Publication date:** 2014-03-11
- **Effective date:** 2014-04-15
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2013-0872
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, EC225LP, and SA330J helicopters with a certain tail rotor control turnbuckle (turnbuckle) installed. This AD requires inspecting the turnbuckles for corrosion or a crack, and depending on the results, either replacing the turnbuckle or treating the turnbuckle for corrosion. This AD was prompted by a report that a turnbuckle had failed because of corrosion. The actions of this AD are intended to detect corrosion or a crack on a turnbuckle and prevent the failure of a turnbuckle, loss of control of the tail rotor and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/03/11/2014-04695/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters-type-certificate-previously-held-by-eurocopter-france)
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