airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2022-02-10 · Effective 2022-03-17 · 87 FR 7685
Document
Document number
2022-02749
Federal Register citation
87 FR 7685
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2022-02-10
Effective date
2022-03-17
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0887
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model EC120B helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of corrosion found on the external tail boom skin, under the Very High Frequency (VHF) antenna. This AD requires inspecting the tail boom at the VHF antenna attachments and depending on the results, repairing or modifying the tail boom skin, 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.