AD 2013-04-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eurocopter | France | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
An uncommanded landing gear retraction, which could cause the helicopter nose to drop and hit the ground while the rotor blades are spinning.
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Required Actions
Modify the main landing gear control panel (control panel) 33G, connector 100G, and wiring. Perform tests to ensure that these modifications function correctly.
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Compliance Time
Within 90 days
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Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter France Model AS332C, AS332L, and AS332L1 helicopters not modified per MOD 0723817, MOD 0725670, MOD 332P083218, or MOD 332A088381, with a main landing gear control panel (control panel) 33G, part number (P/N) 332A67-1623-00, -06, -0610, or -0651.
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