AD Amdt-39-10571

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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, L1, and L2 Helicopters

AD Number
Amdt-39-10571
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 98-SW-07-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 31347

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, L1, and L2 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, L1, and L2 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the intermediate gearbox-to-structure attachment stirrup front tabs, which can lead to loss of anti-torque drive and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect the intermediate gearbox-to-structure attachment stirrup front tabs for cracks. If a crack is found, remove the intermediate gearbox and replace it with an airworthy one. Inspect for conformity of the attachment parts.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, L1, and L2 helicopters

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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