AD 2022-20-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2022-20-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2022-0888
FR Citation
87 FR 61233

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Model SA330J Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failure of an MGB second stage planet gear, which could result in failure of the MGB and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Inspecting the MGB particle detector and the MGB bottom housing (oil sump) for metal particles, analyzing any metal particles that are found, and replacing the planet gear assembly and repetitively inspecting and establishing an airworthiness limitation for that assembly as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD.

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Compliance Time

Before the first flight of the day

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Helicopters Model SA330J helicopters.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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