# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2021-06-11 · Effective 2021-07-16 · 86 FR 31087
## Document
- **Document number:** 2021-12227
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 86 FR 31087
- **Publication date:** 2021-06-11
- **Effective date:** 2021-07-16
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2021-0199
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, and EC135T3 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of increased control force in the collective axis. This AD requires a one-time visual inspection of the main rotor actuator (MRA), as specified in a European Aviation Safety Agency (now 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/2021/06/11/2021-12227/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters-deutschland-gmbh-ahd-helicopters)
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