AD 82-25-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA330J | Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS) Model SA330J Series Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Fretting corrosion on the flapping hinge subsequent to loosening of the hinge pin attachment nut, 330A.31.1567.20 or 330A.31.585.20.
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Required Actions
Within 25 flight hours after the effective date, check the torque of the flapping hinge pin nut per Aerospatiale SA330 Service Bulletin No. 05.65 or equivalent. If torque is less than 10 mdaN (74 foot-pounds), adjust torque and inspect at next P2 inspection (300 hours) per the same service bulletin or equivalent.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 25 flight hours after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale (SNIAS) Model SA330J series helicopters certificated in all categories.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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