# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2022-06-08 · Effective 2022-07-13 · 87 FR 34770
## Document
- **Document number:** 2022-12183
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 87 FR 34770
- **Publication date:** 2022-06-08
- **Effective date:** 2022-07-13
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2022-0381
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, SA-365N, SA-365N1, EC 155B, and EC155B1 helicopters. This AD was prompted by investigation results from an engine compartment fire, which determined some of the internal parts of the engine upper fixed cowling (engine cowling) were painted with finish paint on top of the primer layer. This AD requires a one-time inspection of certain part- numbered engine cowlings, and corrective actions if necessary, 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/2022/06/08/2022-12183/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)
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