# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2018-03-09 · Effective 2018-03-26 · 83 FR 10360
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-04647
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 83 FR 10360
- **Publication date:** 2018-03-09
- **Effective date:** 2018-03-26
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2018-0177
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, and AS332L1 helicopters. This AD requires inspecting the tail rotor (T/R) flapping hinge link (hinge) and reporting the results. This AD is prompted by a report of a damaged flapping hinge link. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent an unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/03/09/2018-04647/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)
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