AD 2001-12-16
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eurocopter | France Model AS332L2 | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS332L2 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the main rotor blade sleeve yoke (sleeve), fretting or cracks in the bearing surface of the metal bushing (bushing), and corrosion or deterioration of the fluorimid varnish coating on the sleeve-to-damper attachment bolt (bolt) could result in separation of the blade damper assembly and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the sleeve for cracks, corrosion, fretting, or bonding separation; the bushing for fretting or cracks; and the bolt for corrosion and deterioration of the fluorimid varnish coating. Replace any cracked or non-airworthy sleeve, bushing, or bolt before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter France Model AS332L2 helicopters with main rotor hub sleeve, part number (P/N) 332A31-1860-03 or -04, and sleeve-to-drag damper attachment bolt, P/N 332A31-1961-20, installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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