AD 98-06-39
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | AS332C | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, L1, and L2 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | AS332L | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, L1, and L2 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | AS332L1 | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, L1, and L2 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | AS332L2 | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, L1, and L2 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Cracked hinge tenons due to improper shimming of the cockpit door tenons, which may lead to door separation and impact with main or tail rotor systems, causing loss of control.
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Required Actions
Inspect shim washer thickness and perform specified actions per Eurocopter Service Bulletin 01.00.50. Depending on washer thickness, inspect for cracks, replace hinge tenons if cracks are found before further flight, and reinstall with zero hours TIS hinge tenon within 500 hours time-in-service.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS)
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Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, L1, and L2 helicopters, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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