AD 98-13-39
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
Cracks on the tail rotor shaft flapping hinge retainers (part number 330A33.3165.00) could lead to high tail rotor vibrations, loss of tail rotor control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Perform a dye penetrant inspection of each retainer before further flight and before the first flight of each day. Replace any retainer found cracked with an airworthy retainer.
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Compliance Time
Prior to further flight, and thereafter before the first flight of each day.
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Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, and L1 helicopters with tail rotor shaft flapping hinge retainer, part number 330A33.3165.00, installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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