# 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 13521
## Document
- **Document number:** 2014-04724
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 79 FR 13521
- **Publication date:** 2014-03-11
- **Effective date:** 2014-04-15
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2013-0826
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and SA330J helicopters. This AD prohibits use of the hydraulic hoist in helicopters equipped with certain parts and configurations until a hoist beam lower fitting protector is installed. This AD was prompted by a report that the hoist cable jammed during a rescue at sea. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent the hoist cable from jamming and subsequent cable failure, which could result in injury and damage to the helicopter.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/03/11/2014-04724/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters-type-certificate-previously-held-by-eurocopter-france)
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