# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2022-12-02 · Effective 2023-01-06 · 87 FR 73914
## Document
- **Document number:** 2022-26175
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 87 FR 73914
- **Publication date:** 2022-12-02
- **Effective date:** 2023-01-06
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2022-0881
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters (Airbus) Model SA330J helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of restricted movement of the collective lever caused by incidental contact of the secondary stop cover due to a loosened rivet. This AD requires removing the plate of the collective lever secondary stop and replacing it with self-adhesive tape to cover the stop support and decrease the risk of resistance on the rotor flight controls, 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/2022/12/02/2022-26175/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)
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