AD 98-07-20
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | AS332C | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, and L1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | AS332L | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, and L1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | AS332L1 | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, and L1 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Damage to the tail rotor blades from lightning strikes could result in loss of a tail rotor blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Revise the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) Limitations section to prohibit flight in meteorological conditions that may produce lightning. Install tail rotor blades P/N 33A12.0050.01 with associated modifications and replace electrical bonding braids as terminating actions.
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Compliance Time
within 30 calendar days after the effective date of this AD, unless accomplished previously
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Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, and L1 helicopters with tail rotor blades part number 33A12.0010 or 33A12.0020 installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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