AD 2022-23-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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