AD Amdt-39-10441
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eurocopter | France Model AS 332C, L, and L1 | 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 into meteorological conditions that may produce lightning. Install tail rotor blades with a lightning-resistant system to terminate the AD requirements.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, and L1 helicopters not modified with Modifications 332A07-41.569 and 332A07-66.150 and not equipped with lightning-resistant tail rotor blades.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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