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AD FAA-2018-0177

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Summary

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, and AS332L1 helicopters. This AD requires inspecting the tail rotor (T/R) flapping hinge link (hinge) and reporting the results. This AD is prompted by a report of a damaged flapping hinge link. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent an unsafe condition on these products.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2018-0177

Document Number

2018-04647

Type

Rule

Publication Date

March 9, 2018

Effective Date

March 26, 2018

Affected Manufacturer

Airbus

Criticality

routine

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2018-0177

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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