# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2021-04-02 · Effective 2021-05-07 · 86 FR 17290
## Document
- **Document number:** 2021-06780
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 86 FR 17290
- **Publication date:** 2021-04-02
- **Effective date:** 2021-05-07
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2020-0909
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, and AS332L1 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report that the cabin lateral sliding plug door failed its emergency jettisoning test; subsequent investigation revealed that the jettison handle cable interfered with the cable clamps. This AD requires modifying the release system of each cabin lateral sliding plug door, or modifying the design of the jettison system of each cabin lateral sliding plug door, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/04/02/2021-06780/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)
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