# Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Model EC135 Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2008-02-01 · Effective 2008-02-19 · 73 FR 6008
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-1702
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Model EC135
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 73 FR 6008
- **Publication date:** 2008-02-01
- **Effective date:** 2008-02-19
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2008-0101
## Abstract

This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-26-51, which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (Eurocopter) Model EC135 helicopters by individual letters. This AD requires, within 5 hours time-in-service (TIS), inspecting the tail rotor control rod (control rod) and adjoining ball pivot and replacing any unairworthy parts before further flight. This amendment is prompted by a report of a fatal accident involving the failure of a control rod. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of a control rod and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/02/01/E8-1702/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-deutschland-gmbh-model-ec135-helicopters)
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