AD 2025-03-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Model AS332C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue of the spring in the shear-button safety-cap on the left and right collective pitch handles, which could result in an unintended shearing of the hoist cable and subsequent injury to the hoisted person.
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Required Actions
Check the spring of the collective pitch handle for correct positioning of the shear-button safety-cap. Depending on the results, replace the spring or defer replacement by installing a placard prohibiting night hoist operations. Prohibit installing certain part-numbered collective pitch handles or collective sticks unless the operational check and corrective action are completed.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date (March 7, 2025).
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, AS355NP, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, EC155B1, EC225LP, SA-365N, and SA-365N1 helicopters with collective pitch handles having part numbers 704A41-1100-42, 704A41-1100-50, 704A41-1100-56, 704A41-1100-57, 704A41-1100-60, 704A41-1100-67, 704A41-1100-68, 704A41-1100-97, 704A41-1100-98, 704A41-1100-99, 704A41-1101-14, 704A41-1101-30, or 704A41-1101-32.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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