AD 2017-17-01

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2017-17-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-0419
FR Citation
82 FR 39506

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Corrosion or a crack in an attachment pin, which could result in loss of a main rotor (M/R) blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Inspect each attachment pin for corrosion, cracks, and pitting. Replace the attachment pin if there is a crack or any pitting. Remove corrosion up to a maximum of four times. Inspect the protective coating of each attachment pin.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L2 helicopters with attachment pin part numbers 332A31-2123-00 or 332A31-2115-20 installed, and Model EC225LP helicopters with attachment pin part number 332A31-3204-20 installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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