airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2023-01-13 · Effective 2023-01-30 · 88 FR 2199
Document
Document number
2023-00680
Federal Register citation
88 FR 2199
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2023-01-13
Effective date
2023-01-30
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2022-1664
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model EC130T2 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a crack in the tailboom. This AD requires repetitively inspecting the vibration level on the tail rotor drive shaft and, depending on the results, taking corrective action. This AD also requires reporting information and prohibits installing certain rotor drive shafts unless the inspection is done, 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.