AD 75-17-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA330F | Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SA-330F and SA-330G Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA330G | Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SA-330F and SA-330G Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the main rotor blade due to cracks in the region of the leading-edge erosion protection
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Required Actions
Inspect for cracks, repair as necessary, and return to service in accordance with Puma SA-330 Service Bulletin No. 05.39 or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA Europe, Africa and Middle East Region.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SA-330F and SA-330G Helicopters incorporating main rotor blades with leading edge erosion protective strips
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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