# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France)
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2016-05-06 · Effective 2016-06-10 · 81 FR 27303
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-10286
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 81 FR 27303
- **Publication date:** 2016-05-06
- **Effective date:** 2016-06-10
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2015-3741
## Abstract

We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2013-08-17 for Airbus Helicopters Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, and SA-366G1 helicopters. AD 2013-08-17 required initial and recurring inspections of the 9-degree fuselage frame for a crack and repairing the frame if a crack exists. This new AD modifies the compliance times and expands the inspection area of the 9-inch frame. The actions of this AD are intended to detect a crack in the 9-degree frame to prevent loss of structural integrity and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/05/06/2016-10286/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters-type-certificate-previously-held-by-eurocopter-france)
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