AD 2021-14-15
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eurocopter France | and Eurocopter France | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) and Eurocopter France Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) and Eurocopter France Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
The tie bars may fail, resulting in loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Remove tie bar P/Ns 341A31-4904-00, -01, -02, and -03; and 360A31-1097-02 and -03 from service. For tie bar P/Ns 341A31-4933-00 and -01; and 704A33-633-270, remove them from service if they have accumulated or exceeded the specified life limit, and thereafter remove them from service before accumulating the specified life limit. Install a tie bar with a part number approved by the manufacturer.
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Compliance Time
Within 5 hours TIS for tie bars that have accumulated 7 or more years since initial installation on any helicopter. For tie bars that have accumulated 15 or more years since initial installation on any helicopter, remove them before next flight.
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Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter France Model SA341G, SA342J, and SA-360C helicopters with tie bar part numbers 341A31-4904-00, -01, -02, -03; 341A31-4933-00, -01; or 360A31-1097-02, -03 installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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