AD 2025-18-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2025-18-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2025-0914
FR Citation
90 FR 44493

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Model AS 332L2 and EC 225LP Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Overlengthened and deformed attachment bolts installed on the link of the main gearbox (MGB) suspension bar attachment bracket.

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Required Actions

Replace certain attachment bolts on the MGB suspension bar fittings, inspect the removed bolts, and report the inspection results to Airbus Helicopters.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date (October 21, 2025).

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Model AS 332L2 and EC 225LP helicopters, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD 2024-0142.

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