AD 2018-08-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Model EC225LP | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
The yoke is susceptible to cracking due to strain aging of the metal, which could lead to structural failure of a yoke, possibly resulting in loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Inspecting each main rotor rotating swashplate (swashplate) control rod attachment yoke (yoke) for a crack every 15 hours time-in-service (TIS), and replacing the swashplate if there is a crack in any of the yokes.
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Compliance Time
Within 15 hours time-in-service (TIS)
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP helicopters with swashplate part number (P/N) 332A31-3074-00 or P/N 332A31-3074-01 installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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