# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2023-01-13 · Effective 2023-01-30 · 88 FR 2199
## Document
- **Document number:** 2023-00680
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 88 FR 2199
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/01/13/2023-00680/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)
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