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AD FAA-2018-0091

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Summary

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350BA, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, and AS355NP helicopters. This AD requires inspecting the tail rotor (TR) pitch rod. This AD is prompted by a report of several cases of damaged TR pitch rod ball joints. The actions of this AD are intended to correct an unsafe condition on these helicopters.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2018-0091

Document Number

2018-15303

Type

Rule

Publication Date

July 19, 2018

Effective Date

August 3, 2018

Affected Manufacturer

Airbus

Criticality

routine

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2018-0091

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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