AD 2024-18-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2024-18-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2024-1686
FR Citation
89 FR 81324

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Installation of unapproved main gearbox (MGB) forward and left-hand and right-hand rear suspension bar attachment plates could result in damage to the MGB suspension bar attachment plates and surrounding fuselage structure, and subsequent failure of load carrying structural elements.

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Required Actions

Inspect or measure the MGB forward and rear suspension bar attachment plates. Depending on the results, take corrective action as specified in EASA AD 2023-0076, which may include contacting Airbus Helicopters for approved corrective action instructions.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified in EASA AD 2023-0076, unless already done.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, and SA330J helicopters, certificated in any category.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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