AD 2021-05-05

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2021-05-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-1123
FR Citation
86 FR 13972

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Model SA-365N1 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

damage to the bearing, which could result in end play, loss of tail rotor pitch control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

modifying the helicopter by replacing the TGB control shaft guide bushes; repetitive inspections of the TGB magnetic plug and corrective actions if necessary; repetitive replacements of the bearing; and modifying the helicopter by replacing the TGB; as specified in an EASA AD.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Model SA 365 N1, AS 365 N2, AS 365 N3, SA 366 G1, EC 155 B, and EC 155 B1 helicopters.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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