AD 98-23-09
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
Cracks in the tail rotor shaft flapping hinge retainer 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 cracked retainer with an airworthy one before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight, and thereafter before the first flight of each day.
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Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter France Model SA 330F, G, and J helicopters with tail rotor head assembly part numbers 330 A 33 0000 or 330 A 33 0001, all dash numbers.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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