AD 2021-19-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Model AS350B | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
inadvertent activation of the rescue hoist cable cutter function and consequent detachment of an external load or person from the helicopter hoist, possibly resulting in personal injury, or injury to persons on the ground
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Required Actions
accomplish a ground test of the UP/DOWN switches for proper function before each hoist operation, modify the electrical wiring of the DUNLOP cyclic stick, install a placard, and revise the existing Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) for your helicopter, or remove the DUNLOP cyclic stick grip
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350D, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, and AS355F2 helicopters with DUNLOP cyclic stick grip manufacturer part number (MP/N) AC66444 with UP/DOWN switches for rescue hoist control installed
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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