AD 2022-02-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Model AS350B | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
A wiring non-conformity caused the solenoid of the tail rotor (TR) load compensator to de-energize when the ``HYD'' cut-off switch was activated.
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Required Actions
Installing a placard in the cockpit, in full view of the pilots; a functional check of the main rotor (MR) and TR servo actuator solenoids, and corrective actions (modification) if necessary; a modification (unless already done); and, after corrective actions or modification, optional removal of the placard.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350B2, AS350B3, and AS350BA helicopters.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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