AD Amdt-39-10572

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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA 330F, G, and J Helicopters

AD Number
Amdt-39-10572
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 97-SW-07-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 31348

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Eurocopter France Model SA 330F, G, and J Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA 330F, G, and J Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Cracks, crazing, or edge wear exceeding established limits on the intermediate gearbox (IGB) fairing safety stop and improper locking of the inclined drive shaft fairing hinge pin may lead to loss of the inclined drive shaft fairing, impact with the tail rotor, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect the intermediate gearbox (IGB) fairing safety stop for cracks, crazing, or edge wear. Replace the safety stop if defects exceed established limits. Inspect the inclined drive shaft fairing hinge pin to ensure proper locking. Install an additional safety stop on the IGB fairing as a terminating action.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter France Model SA 330F, G, and J helicopters

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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