# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters, Inc. (Previously Eurocopter France) Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2014-10-07 · Effective 2014-10-22 · 79 FR 60334
## Document
- **Document number:** 2014-23594
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 79 FR 60334
- **Publication date:** 2014-10-07
- **Effective date:** 2014-10-22
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2014-0757
## Abstract

We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2012-02-13 for certain Airbus Helicopters, Inc. (Airbus Helicopters) Model EC130B4 helicopters. AD 2012-02-13 required inspecting certain areas of the tailboom/Fenestron junction frame (junction frame) for a crack. This AD retains the requirements of AD 2012-02-13, expands the inspection area of the junction frame, and reduces the repetitive inspection interval. These actions are intended to detect a crack in the junction frame, which could result in detachment of the Fenestron and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/10/07/2014-23594/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters-inc-previously-eurocopter-france-helicopters)
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