# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2018-07-19 · Effective 2018-08-03 · 83 FR 34029
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-15303
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 83 FR 34029
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/07/19/2018-15303/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)
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