AD 2021-05-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2021-05-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-1131
FR Citation
86 FR 13982

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failed main rotor hub-to-mast attachment screws, which could lead to disconnection of the main rotor hub-to-mast attachment, possibly resulting in loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Determining whether the helicopter has been operated in a severe environment since the last inspection of the main rotor hub-to-mast attachment screws, an inspection of the main rotor hub-to-mast attachment screws if the helicopter has been operated in a severe environment, and replacement of the main rotor hub-to-mast attachment screws if necessary, as specified in an EASA AD.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350C, and AS350D helicopters; Model AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, and AS355NP helicopters; and Model EC130B4 and EC130T2 helicopters.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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