AD 2022-23-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2022-23-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2022-0808
FR Citation
87 FR 73238

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

cracking of the front upper fitting, which could affect the structural integrity of a fitting, possibly leading to an in-flight detachment of the hoist support, and consequent damage to the helicopter or injury to a person being lifted.

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Required Actions

inspect each affected fitting and depending on the results, removing any cracked fitting from service and reporting inspection results to the manufacturer, as specified in EASA AD 2022-0016-E.

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Compliance Time

within 30 hours time-in-service or within 30 days, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, and AS332L2 helicopters, with a front upper fitting MP/N 332A87-1116-21, rear upper fitting MP/N 332A87-1117-20, or lower fitting MP/N 332A87-1176-20, installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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