AD 2022-06-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Model SA330J | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
tightening torque loss of the attachment screws of the upper deck fittings of the three main gearbox (MGB) suspension bars, resulting in structural failure of the MGB RH rear fittings and MGB RH rear fitting attachment screws, and consequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
determining the damage value and service life limit (SLL) of each affected MGB RH rear fitting, replacing each affected MGB RH rear fitting with a new part, and replacing the MGB RH rear fitting attachment screws, as specified in EASA AD 2021-0152R1.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Model SA330J helicopters, all serial numbers, which were modified in service in accordance with the instructions of Eurocopter France Service Bulletin (SB) No. 01.20, except those on which each affected part was replaced with a new part (not previously installed) during embodiment of Eurocopter France SB No. 01.20 in service.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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