AD 98-04-48
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | AS332L2 | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS 332L2 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of a vibration absorber weight support assembly, part number 332A11-0470-00, could lead to adverse vibrations, contact between the fuselage and a main rotor blade, or loss of a main rotor blade, resulting in subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Replace the weight support assemblies, part number 332A11-0470-00, with reinforced weight support assemblies, part number 332A11-0474-00, in accordance with Eurocopter France Service Bulletin No. 62.00.43 dated February 13, 1997. Convert vibration absorbers from part number 332A11-0460-01 to 332A11-0460-02 as specified.
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Compliance Time
within 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, unless accomplished previously
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Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter France Model AS 332L2 helicopters with main rotor blade vibration absorbers, part number 332A11-0460-01, installed, certificated in any category.
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