AD 2021-07-15

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2021-07-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0912
FR Citation
86 FR 17285

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Inconsistencies between inspections and maintenance actions required by ADs and inspections and maintenance actions specified in the applicable maintenance manual have been identified, which may lead to an unsafe condition on these products.

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Required Actions

Inspect each bearing holder damper bushing for wear, a crack, tears, and play between each bushing and support plate; each bearing holder for a crack, fretting, and corrosion around the attachment holes; and each rubber sleeve for rotation, crazing, play between the inner races and the rubber sleeve, and lack of integrity of the elastomer. Depending on the inspection results, remove certain parts from service. Replace certain part-numbered TR bearings with one part-numbered bearing and repetitively inspect one part-numbered bearing.

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Compliance Time

Within 100 hours time-in-service (TIS), and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 165 hours TIS

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350BA, AS350C, AS350D, AS350D1, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, and AS355NP helicopters with a bearing part number (P/N) 593404, 6007-2RS1MT47CA, P9107NPP7, 83A851BC3, or 83A851B-1C3, or manufacturer part number (MP/N) 704A33-651-010, 704A33-651-111, 704A33-651-143, or 704A33-651-181 installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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