AD 2000-20-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eurocopter | France Model AS332C, L, and L1 | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS332C, L, and L1 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the horizontal stabilizer spar tube due to corrosion, hardness, cracks, or scratches, leading to separation of the horizontal stabilizer and potential impact with the main or tail rotor, resulting in loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Inspect the horizontal stabilizer spar tube for corrosion, hardness, cracks, and scratches in accordance with Eurocopter France Service Bulletin No. 01.00.57, Revision 1. Replace the spar tube with an airworthy one if it fails the inspection. Replace the spar tube composite bushing with a new one if the spar tube passes the inspection. Inspect any replacement spar tube before installation.
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Compliance Time
Within specified intervals based on time-in-service (TIS) or calendar months, as detailed in the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter France Model AS332C, L, and L1 helicopters with horizontal stabilizer spar tube part numbers 330A13-2024-01, -02, -03, or -04, installed on horizontal stabilizer part numbers 332A13-1000-00, -01, -02, -03, or 332A13-1040-00, or -01, certificated in any category.
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