AD Amdt-39-10875

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

AD Number
Amdt-39-10875
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 97-SW-38-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 62935

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 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

Inspect each tail rotor shaft flapping hinge retainer for cracks. Replace any retainer found to have cracks. Perform initial and repetitive inspections as specified.

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Compliance Time

Within the time specified in the AD for initial and repetitive inspections.

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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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