# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2016-12-27 · Effective 2017-01-31 · 81 FR 94954
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-30048
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 81 FR 94954
- **Publication date:** 2016-12-27
- **Effective date:** 2017-01-31
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2015-3929
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model EC130B4, EC130T2, AS350B, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350BA, AS350C, AS350D, AS350D1, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, and AS355NP helicopters. This AD requires inspecting each bi- directional suspension cross-bar (cross-bar). This AD was prompted by two reports of cracks in a cross-bar. These actions are intended to prevent the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/27/2016-30048/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)
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