# Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2016-06-17 · Effective 2016-07-22 · 81 FR 39545
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-14234
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 81 FR 39545
- **Publication date:** 2016-06-17
- **Effective date:** 2016-07-22
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2015-8257
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Turbomeca S.A. MAKILA 2A and MAKILA 2A1 turboshaft engines. This AD requires repetitive diffuser inspections and replacement of those diffusers that fail inspection. This AD was prompted by two occurrences of crack initiation on a ferrule of the diffuser. We are issuing this AD to prevent rupture of the ferrule of the diffuser, which could result in engine fire and damage to the helicopter.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/06/17/2016-14234/airworthiness-directives-turbomeca-sa-turboshaft-engines)
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