AD 2018-05-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Model AS332C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
The sliding door's emergency jettisoning mechanism failed due to significant corrosion damage caused by water accumulation from a plastic-rubber compound that obstructed the water drain of the jettison mechanism system.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect for and remove any sealing compound from the sliding doors and any corrosion from all visible bracket surfaces, measure corrosion depth and perform a jettisoning test if there is corrosion, and measure the clearance between the bracket and stainless steel pipe to ensure a minimum clearance.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters with a date of manufacture on or before July 14, 2014, and with a sliding door with Airbus Helicopters modification AL25612 or 0725870 installed; and Model EC225LP helicopters with a date of manufacture on or before July 14, 2014.
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