# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France) Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2014-06-30 · Effective 2014-08-04 · 79 FR 36638
## Document
- **Document number:** 2014-14621
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 79 FR 36638
- **Publication date:** 2014-06-30
- **Effective date:** 2014-08-04
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2013-1090
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model EC120B and EC130B4 helicopters. This AD requires replacing parts of the sliding door star support attachment assembly, depending on the outcome of required inspections. This AD is prompted by a report that passengers in a helicopter were forced to exit through the pilot door after landing because they could not open the sliding door from the inside. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent failure of the sliding door star support attachment, which could inhibit operation of a sliding door from inside, delaying the evacuation of passengers during an emergency.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/06/30/2014-14621/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters-previously-eurocopter-france-helicopters)
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