AD Amdt-39-19204

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
Amdt-39-19204
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-0826
FR Citation
83 FR 8927

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B3 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

lack of hydraulic pressure in a tail rotor (T/R) hydraulic system, which could result in loss of T/R flight control and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

revising the rotorcraft flight manual (RFM) to perform the yaw load compensator check (ACCU TST switch) after rotor shut-down instead of during preflight procedures, and to state that the yaw servo hydraulic switch (collective switch) must be in the ``ON'' (forward) position before taking off, modifying the yaw servo hydraulic switch, and replacing the bistable ACCU TST button with a monostable button.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B3 helicopters with a dual hydraulic system installed, certificated in any category.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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