# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France) (Airbus Helicopters) Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2014-06-10 · Effective 2014-07-15 · 79 FR 33050
## Document
- **Document number:** 2014-12721
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 79 FR 33050
- **Publication date:** 2014-06-10
- **Effective date:** 2014-07-15
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2013-0938
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, and AS 365 N3 helicopters to require repetitively inspecting frame number (No.) 9 for a crack. This AD was prompted by a report of a crack in frame No. 9 on an AS365 helicopter. The actions of this AD are intended to detect a crack and prevent loss of structural integrity and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/06/10/2014-12721/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters-previously-eurocopter-france-airbus-helicopters)
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