airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2018-07-19 · Effective 2018-08-03 · 83 FR 34029
Document
Document number
2018-15303
Federal Register citation
83 FR 34029
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2018-07-19
Effective date
2018-08-03
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0091
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350BA, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, and AS355NP helicopters. This AD requires inspecting the tail rotor (TR) pitch rod. This AD is prompted by a report of several cases of damaged TR pitch rod ball joints. The actions of this AD are intended to correct an unsafe condition on these helicopters.