AD 2025-25-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2025-25-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2025-0612
FR Citation
91 FR 14

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Model SA341G and SA342J Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Reports were received of the stainless steel leading edge protection disbonding on certain part-numbered main rotor blades (MRBs). This condition, if not detected and addressed, could result in significant unbalance of the main rotor, a high level of vibration, failure of the main rotor and main gearbox, and consequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Repetitively tap inspect the MRB and, depending on the results, repairing or replacing the MRB. Prohibit installing those MRB unless certain requirements are met.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Helicopters Model SA341G and SA342J helicopters.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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