AD 82-12-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA330F | Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS) Model SA330 Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA330G | Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS) Model SA330 Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA330J | Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS) Model SA330 Series Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks, dents, scores, or fretting corrosion on tail rotor transmission attachment bolts and chamfered washers could result in bolt failure and loss of tail rotor control.
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Required Actions
Remove tail rotor transmission assembly and bolts, inspect bolts for dents, scores, fretting corrosion, or cracks using visual and magnetic particle inspection. Replace affected bolts and install bolts and washers per SA330 Puma Service Bulletin No. 01.34 or FAA-approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
within 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale (SNIAS) Model SA330F, SA330G, SA330J helicopters certificated in all categories
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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