# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2018-03-01 · Effective 2018-04-05 · 83 FR 8743
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-03928
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 83 FR 8743
- **Publication date:** 2018-03-01
- **Effective date:** 2018-04-05
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2016-5019
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters. This AD requires inspecting the sliding cabin plug door (sliding door). This AD was prompted by the failure of the sliding door's jettison mechanism due to corrosion. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition in these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/03/01/2018-03928/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)
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