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AD FAA-2013-0573

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) (Airbus Helicopters)

Summary

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L1 helicopters. This AD requires replacing the rivets on the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) Y350 longitudinal beams (longitudinal beams Y350). This AD was prompted by a report that non-conforming rivets had been installed on an AS332 helicopter during a production modification. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent failure of the longitudinal beams Y350 and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2013-0573

Document Number

2014-04697

Type

Rule

Publication Date

March 11, 2014

Effective Date

April 15, 2014

Affected Manufacturer

Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) (Airbus Helicopters)

Criticality

important

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2013-0573

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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