AD 2020-06-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Model AS332C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
MGB suspension bar fittings and bolts remaining in service beyond their fatigue life, which could result in failure of an MGB attachment assembly, detachment of an MGB suspension bar, and subsequent loss of helicopter control.
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Required Actions
Within 50 hours TIS, review records to determine the total hours TIS of each MGB suspension bar RH and LH rear fitting. Replace the RH rear fitting and its bolts and the LH rear fitting and its bolts based on the accumulated total hours TIS of the fittings and other conditions. Remove from service the RH rear fitting and its bolts at intervals not to exceed 1,470 hours TIS, remove from service the LH rear fitting at intervals not to exceed 13,600 hours TIS, and remove from service the LH rear bolts during each Major Inspection “G.” Remove from service the front bolts during each Major Inspection “G.”
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Compliance Time
Within 50 hours TIS
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, and AS332L1 helicopters, with a main gearbox (MGB) suspension bar right-hand side (RH) rear attachment fitting (fitting) part number (P/N) 330A22-2702-07 and bolt P/N 330A22-0135-20, MGB suspension bar left-hand side (LH) rear fitting P/N 330A22-2702-06 and bolt P/N 330A22-0135-20, or MGB suspension bar front bolt P/N 330A22-0134-20 installed.
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