EASA Regulations for Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C1

28 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C1.

EASA AD 2019-0295

Dec 5, 2019

Fuselage – Main Gearbox Suspension Bar Attachment Fittings and Screws – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0295 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models. It addresses corrosion found on the main gearbox suspension bar attachment fittings and screws, which could lead to structural failure and detachment of the suspension bars. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2019-0209

Aug 23, 2019

Power Plant — Control and Monitoring Harness — Identification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0209 addresses an unsafe condition in SAFRAN HELICOPTER ENGINES MAKILA 1A and 1A1 turboshaft engines, commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models. The directive mandates identification and replacement of certain control and monitoring harnesses that were found to be incorrectly manufactured, potentially causing in-flight activation of the "85% NG" backup law. This AD ensures continued airworthiness by requiring corrective actions on affected parts.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Safran MAKILA 1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2019-0172

Jul 18, 2019

Main Rotor — Hub Assembly Lock Washer — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0172 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models. It mandates inspection of the main rotor hub assembly lock washer to ensure correct installation and prevent potential failure. The directive applies to specific main rotor hub assemblies with designated part numbers.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2018-0282

Dec 19, 2018

Fuselage — Main Gearbox Suspension Bar Rear Attachment Fitting Screws — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0282 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models delivered before 01 September 2018. It mandates inspection of the main gearbox suspension bar rear attachment fitting screws, specifically part number 330A22013520, to detect potential elongation and loss of nut tightening torque. The directive aims to prevent structural failure of the main gearbox rear attachment fittings that could lead to detachment of suspension bars.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2018-0260

Dec 3, 2018

Fuselage – Main Gearbox Suspension Bar Fittings and Screws – Life Limit / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0260 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models. It addresses the life limits and replacement requirements for main gearbox suspension bar fittings and screws to ensure continued airworthiness. The directive applies to specific part numbers related to the main gearbox suspension bar attachment fittings and screws.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2018-0066

Mar 23, 2018

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Main Gearbox / Particle Detectors – Inspection; Main Rotor Drive – Planet Gear Assemblies – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0066 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L, L1, C, and C1 models. It addresses the inspection and replacement of certain second stage planet gear assemblies in the main gearbox to prevent failure due to higher outer race contact pressures. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and replacement of affected parts to ensure continued safe operation.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C1

EASA AD 2018-0042

Feb 14, 2018

Tail Rotor Hub Assembly – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0042 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, AS 332 C1, AS 332 L, AS 332 L1, and SA 330 J models. It mandates inspections of the tail rotor blade flapping hinges to detect damage that could lead to failure and loss of helicopter control. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these helicopter models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L1
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J

EASA SIB 2008-56

Jun 19, 2008

Main Rotor Blade De-Icing System Distributor Retaining Clamps - Check / Replacement

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2008-56 is an informational bulletin concerning Eurocopter AS 332 C, C1, L, L1 and SA 330 F, G, J helicopters equipped with main rotor blade de-icing system distributor retaining clamps, part numbers 225000-18454 or D18454 without batch number or letter "V" marking. It addresses a safety issue identified by the French DGAC Emergency Airworthiness Directive UF-2008-008 regarding potential failure of the retaining clamp screws. The bulletin provides guidance on inspection and corrective actions but does not impose mandatory requirements under EASA regulations.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L1
  • Aérospatiale SA 330 F
  • Aérospatiale SA 330 G
  • Aérospatiale SA 330 J