AD 2021-24-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2021-24-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0796
FR Citation
86 FR 69990

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Model AS355NP Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

mechanical deformation on the protective cover of the ``SHEAR'' control pushbutton installed on the pilot collective stick, which could result in unintended shearing of the hoist cable, possibly resulting in injury to hoisted person(s).

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Required Actions

replace the protective cover of the ``SHEAR'' control pushbutton, and re-identification of the pilot collective stick, as specified in EASA AD 2021-0027R1

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Helicopters Model AS355NP helicopters, certificated in any category.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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