# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2018-09-17 · Effective 2018-10-22 · 83 FR 46862
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-19750
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 83 FR 46862
- **Publication date:** 2018-09-17
- **Effective date:** 2018-10-22
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2018-0384
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, EC155B1, SA-365N1, and SA-366G1 helicopters. This AD requires repetitive inspections of the aft fuselage outer skin. This AD was prompted by several reports of aft fuselage outer skin disbonding. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/09/17/2018-19750/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)
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