AD 98-23-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA330F | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA 330F, G, and J Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA330G | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA 330F, G, and J Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA330J | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA 330F, G, and J Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of a tail rotor electrical bonding braid due to fatigue, resulting in impact with the tail rotor blades and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Required Actions
Remove and replace each tail rotor electrical bonding braid (part number 332A031.1276.00) with airworthy bonding braids (part number 332A31.1276.01) in accordance with paragraphs B and C of Eurocopter France Service Bulletin SA 330 No. 65.73 R3 dated June 22, 1995.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Compliance Time
within the next 60 calendar days
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter France Model SA 330F, G, and J helicopters with tail rotor electrical bonding braids part number 332A031.1276.00 installed, not modified per AMS 332A07-66-003 or AMS 33207-66-072.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.