AD 2020-05-20
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Model AS332C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Closure of fuel tank drains could result in fuel accumulating in an area containing electrical equipment and ignition of fuel vapors, which could result in a fire and subsequent damage to the helicopter or injury to the occupants.
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Required Actions
Within 110 hours time-in-service or during the next scheduled maintenance, whichever occurs first, remove the fuel tank drain plugs by following the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B.2. of Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-53.01.62, Revision 1, dated May 28, 2019, except you are not required to place the drain plugs in stock.
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Compliance Time
Within 110 hours time-in-service or during the next scheduled maintenance
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, and AS332L2 helicopters, certificated in any category, except those with modification 0726383 installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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