AD 2023-20-51
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Model AS332C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Out of tolerance main rotor swashplate bushing retaining plates with a diameter of 39 mm (1.535 in.) instead of 31 mm (1.22 in.) may be installed on main rotor rotating and non-rotating swashplates, which could result in damage to the main rotor assembly and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Accomplish a one-time inspection to measure the internal diameter of affected retaining bushes and depending on the results, inspect the scissor attachment ball joint seating or replace non-conforming retaining bushes. Depending on the results of the scissor attachment ball joint seating inspection, contact Airbus Helicopters for approved repair instructions and accomplish those instructions accordingly. Prohibit installing an affected retaining bush unless it has passed its required inspection.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and SA330J helicopters.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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