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AD FAA-2016-9168

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Summary

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model SA341G and SA342J. This AD prohibits autorotation training flights until the hardness of the landing gear rear crosstube (crosstube) is inspected. This AD is prompted by two reports of crosstubes failing during ground handling. These actions are intended to prevent failure of a crosstube, which could result in dropping or tipping of the helicopter.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2016-9168

Document Number

2016-23347

Type

Rule

Publication Date

October 3, 2016

Effective Date

October 18, 2016

Affected Manufacturer

Airbus

Criticality

important

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2016-9168

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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