AD 2025-17-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2025-17-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2025-1737
FR Citation
90 FR 40958

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

An emergency sea anchor pin with extreme corrosion could cause the anchor pin to break and release the emergency sea anchor in flight, which could result in damage to the rotors and consequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Inspect the emergency sea anchor for corrosion and, depending on the results, replace the emergency sea anchor with a serviceable part.

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Compliance Time

Within 10 hours time in-service or 7 days, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Helicopters Model AS 332 L, AS 332 L1, AS 332 L2, and EC 225 LP helicopters.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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