# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2017-05-11 · Effective 2017-05-26 · 82 FR 21913
## Document
- **Document number:** 2017-09376
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 82 FR 21913
- **Publication date:** 2017-05-11
- **Effective date:** 2017-05-26
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2016-6651
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters. This AD requires repetitively checking screws in the emergency flotation gear. This AD is prompted by a report that a screw ruptured on a Model AS332 helicopter's emergency flotation gear. These actions are intended to correct an unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/05/11/2017-09376/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)
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