AD 2020-09-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2020-09-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0454
FR Citation
85 FR 30589

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

vibrations around the 12Hz frequency due to the specific helicopter configuration, which could generate divergent aeromechanic coupling between the helicopter structure and the rotor, possibly resulting in mechanical failure of structural parts and loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

removing the removable parts of the dual hoist installation or removing the de-icing system, revising the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) for certain helicopters to incorporate certain limitations and installing a placard as an optional method of compliance.

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Compliance Time

Within 7 days

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, and AS332L1 helicopters.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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