AD 2021-06-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2021-06-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-1136
FR Citation
86 FR 16043

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failure of a second stage planet gear installed in the main gearbox (MGB), which could result in failure of the MGB and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Identifying the part number of each second stage planet gear assembly installed in the MGB, replacing an MGB having certain second stage planet gear assembly part numbers with a serviceable MGB, modifying the helicopter by installing a full flow magnetic plug (FFMP), repetitively inspecting the FFMP and the MGB bottom housing and conical housing for metal particles, analyzing any metal particles that are found, and applying corrective actions if necessary, as specified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) ADs.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of effective date

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Affected Aircraft

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

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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