AD 2025-23-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Model AS 332L2 and EC 225LP | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
MGB suspension bar attachment fittings and bolts remaining in service beyond their fatigue life, which could result in structural failure of an MGB attachment assembly, detachment of an MGB suspension bar, and consequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Determining the accumulated hours TIS of certain part-numbered bolts and certain part-numbered fittings, applying a life limit add-on penalty factor, removing any bolt that has reached or exceeded its life limit, inspecting the torque of certain nuts, and depending on the inspection, removing the bolt and nut from service. Modification of the MGB suspension bar, additional life limit calculations, a tightening torque inspection with new torque values, and removal and replacement of certain affected parts.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Model AS 332L2 and EC 225LP helicopters with a MGB suspension bar front bolt part number (P/N) 332A22-1613-21 or 332A22-1613-20, MGB suspension bar rear bolt P/N 332A22-1614-20, MGB suspension bar front fitting P/N 332A22-1623-01, MGB suspension bar rear left-hand fitting P/N 332A22-1624-02 or 332A22-1624-04, or MGB suspension bar rear right-hand fitting P/N 332A22-1624-03 or 332A22-1624-05 installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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