AD 2014-05-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eurocopter France | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) (Airbus Helicopters) |
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Model AS332C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) (Airbus Helicopters) |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of a tail rotor control turnbuckle due to corrosion or a crack.
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Required Actions
Inspect the turnbuckle for corrosion or a crack. Replace the turnbuckle if corrosion or a crack is found. Treat the turnbuckle for corrosion if no failure is detected.
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Compliance Time
Within 110 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 3 months, whichever occurs first, for helicopters delivered before March 1, 2013.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter France) Model AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, EC225LP, and SA330J helicopters with tail rotor control turnbuckle, part number 330A27-5031-20, installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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