# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2024-10-08 · Effective 2024-11-12 · 89 FR 81324
## Document
- **Document number:** 2024-23137
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 89 FR 81324
- **Publication date:** 2024-10-08
- **Effective date:** 2024-11-12
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2024-1686
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, and SA330J helicopters. This AD was prompted by the installation of unapproved main gearbox (MGB) forward and rear suspension bar attachment plates. This AD requires inspecting or measuring the MGB forward and rear suspension bar attachment plates and, depending on the results, taking corrective action, 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/2024/10/08/2024-23137/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters)
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