AD 98-23-04
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
Broken braids on main rotor blade de-icers could lead to loss of de-icing capabilities, adverse performance during flight in icing conditions, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Determine time-in-service (TIS) of each main rotor blade within 10 calendar days. Replace blades with modified blades per Eurocopter Technical Instruction 230c based on TIS thresholds: blades with TIS ≥2,000 hours must be replaced within 50 hours TIS; 1,850-1,999 hours by 2,050 hours TIS; 1,500-1,849 hours within 200 hours TIS; 1,400-1,499 hours by 1,700 hours TIS; 701-1,399 hours within 300 hours TIS; ≤700 hours within 1,000 hours TIS.
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Compliance Time
Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.
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Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, and L1 helicopters with main rotor blades part number 332A11-030-03 or 332A11-030-04 installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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