AD 2021-03-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2021-03-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0983
FR Citation
86 FR 11413

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failure of a tail rotor flapping hinge could result in unbalance of the tail rotor, detachment of the tail rotor gearbox and hub, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0086, dated April 14, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0086).

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Compliance Time

Within 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, and SA330J helicopters, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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