AD 2022-07-12
Unsafe Condition
A design change was developed for the main rotor hub and swashplate guide including installation instructions for the modification. The condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of a rotating or non-rotating scissor fitting and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Within 60 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 6 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of the AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 60 hours TIS or 6 months, whichever occurs first, visually inspect each scissor fitting for a crack. If there is a crack during the initial inspection or the recurring inspection, replace certain parts or as an alternative, install HG modification (mod) 20-040. Within 60 months or during the next main gearbox overhaul, whichever occurs first after the effective date of the AD, remove from service MRH P/N G12-00-100, or G12-00-101, or G12-00-102 and swashplate guide P/N G21-01-101 or G21-01-102 and install HG mod 20-040. Installing HG mod 20-040 is a terminating action for the initial and recurring visual inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within 60 hours TIS or 6 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of the AD
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Affected Aircraft
Hélicoptères Guimbal (HG) Model Cabri G2 helicopters, with rotating or non-rotating scissor fitting part number (P/N) G12-00-200, installed on the main rotor hub or swashplate guide, respectively.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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