# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2020-11-19 · Effective 2020-12-24 · 85 FR 73604
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-25472
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 85 FR 73604
- **Publication date:** 2020-11-19
- **Effective date:** 2020-12-24
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2020-0513
## Abstract

The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-08-01 for Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP helicopters. AD 2018-08-01 required inspecting the control rod attachment yokes (yoke) of certain main rotor rotating swashplates (swashplate). This new AD retains the inspection requirements of AD 2018-08-01, expands the applicability, establishes a life limit, and adds a one-time inspection of stripped yokes. This AD was prompted by the identification of additional swashplate serial numbers affected by the unsafe condition and the establishment of a life limit for the swashplates. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/11/19/2020-25472/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)
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