# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2022-02-10 · Effective 2022-03-17 · 87 FR 7685
## Document
- **Document number:** 2022-02749
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 87 FR 7685
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/02/10/2022-02749/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)
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