AD 2014-05-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eurocopter France | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) (Airbus Helicopters) |
| aircraft | Airbus | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) (Airbus Helicopters) |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking in the tail gearbox (TGB) control lever, which could lead to failure of the TGB control lever, loss of tail rotor control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Inspect the TGB control lever for cracks in certain areas at specified intervals. Replace a cracked TGB control lever with an airworthy one. Inspect other areas of the TGB control lever not previously inspected at additional intervals.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter France) Model AS350B, BA, B1, B2, C, D, and D1 helicopters and Model AS355E, F, F1, F2, and N helicopters with certain part-numbered tail gearbox (TGB) control levers installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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