AD 2021-08-17

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2021-08-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0300
FR Citation
86 FR 22109

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L2 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Wear was detected on ramps and roller cages of the main reduction gear module, which could lead to reduced capacity to transfer one engine inoperative (OEI) power by the right engine following an in-flight shut down of the left engine, resulting in reduced control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Installing a placard on the pilot instrument panel to prohibit use of the ENG1 ``TRAINING IDLE'' switch in flight, and replacing the main gearbox (MGB) with an airworthy MGB before it accumulates 1,000 hours TIS or within 50 hours TIS after the effective date of the AD, whichever occurs later.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS)

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Affected Aircraft

Model AS332L2 helicopters with a certain MGB installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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