AD 2025-08-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Model SA341G and SA342J | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Corrosion on the contact surfaces of the tail rotor inclined and horizontal drive shaft flanges, which could result in the failure of the tail rotor drive and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Repetitively inspect the inclined and horizontal drive shaft flanges. Replace the inclined or horizontal drive shaft if corrosion is found. Prohibit installing certain inclined and horizontal drive shafts unless they are serviceable as defined.
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Compliance Time
Within the compliance times specified in EASA AD 2023-0168, using hours time-in-service and the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Model SA341G and SA342J helicopters, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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