AD 2021-19-16
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Model SA330J | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Incorrect locking of the LH side stairway door, which could result in an in-flight opening of the door and subsequent damage to the helicopter or injury to persons on the ground.
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Required Actions
Inspecting the locking safety mechanism of the LH side stairway door handle and depending on the results, reconditioning the locking safety mechanism or contacting the Airbus Helicopters Support and Services Department. Modifying the locking safety mechanism, which constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Model SA330J, AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters, if equipped with an LH side stairway door, except helicopters modified in accordance with AH modification (MOD) 07 28281 (AS 332, EC 225) or MOD 07 27338 (SA 330).
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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