AD 88-15-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA330F | Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS) Model SA 330 Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA330G | Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS) Model SA 330 Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA330J | Airworthiness Directives; SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE (SNIAS) Model SA 330 Series Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the main rotor head spindles (P/N's 330A31-1122-09, -10, 330A31-1782-00, and -01).
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Required Actions
Replace main rotor head spindles within the next 100 hours' time in service if they have 4,400 or more hours' time in service on the effective date. For spindles with less than 4,400 hours, replace before reaching 4,500 hours' time in service. An alternate method may be used if approved by FAA.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours' time in service or before reaching 4,500 hours' time in service, depending on current hours as of the effective date.
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Affected Aircraft
Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale (SNIAS) Model SA 330 series helicopters certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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