EASA Regulations for Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L

24 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L.

EASA AD 2024-0168

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0116

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0168 is issued for Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, L1, and L2 models to address a safety issue with the main rotor swashplate assembly. The directive mandates modifications to the rotor shaft and swashplate assemblies to prevent failure of the scissors link caused by seized ball joint-cups. This AD applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models.

Aug 22, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 CAirbus Helicopters AS 332 C1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 LAirbus Helicopters AS 332 L1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2

EASA AD 2024-0100

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0233

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0100 is issued for Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models equipped with dual hoist installation and de-icing systems. It addresses a vibration issue around 12 Hz frequency observed after retrofit of the de-icing system, which could lead to structural failure or loss of control. The directive mandates removal or operational limitations related to the dual hoist and de-icing systems to mitigate this unsafe condition.

May 10, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 CAirbus Helicopters AS 332 C1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 LAirbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2024-0045

Fuel — Fuel Filter — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0045 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, L1, L2 and EC 225 LP models delivered before 15 February 2024. It mandates inspection of fuel filters, specifically part number 4020P25-5, for cracks on both outer and inner surfaces to prevent potential dual engine shutdowns. The directive updates previous inspection requirements to enhance safety related to fuel filter bowl cracking.

Feb 16, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 CAirbus Helicopters AS 332 C1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 LAirbus Helicopters AS 332 L1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD 2023-0143

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0143 is an amendment concerning the Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L model. It mandates compliance with the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) for time limits and maintenance checks to ensure continued airworthiness. This directive replaces previous maintenance instructions with a more current and segregated ALS document.

Jul 14, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L

EASA AD 2021-0139R1

Doors — Cabin Lateral Sliding Plug Door Emergency Jettisoning System — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0139R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing the inspection and modification of the cabin lateral sliding plug door emergency jettisoning system on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models. It mandates repetitive inspections and eventual modification of the door release system to prevent jamming during emergency jettisoning. The directive applies to helicopters equipped with specific modifications and service bulletins related to the door mechanism.

May 10, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 CAirbus Helicopters AS 332 C1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 LAirbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2023-0076

Fuselage — Main Gearbox Suspension Bar Attachment Plates — Inspection / Measurement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0076 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J and AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models. It mandates inspection and measurement of the main gearbox suspension bar attachment plates to detect incorrect installation of parts originally designed for other helicopter models. The directive aims to prevent potential structural damage and failure of load-carrying elements in the fuselage.

Apr 11, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters SA 330 JAirbus Helicopters AS 332 CAirbus Helicopters AS 332 C1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 LAirbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2023-0049

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0076

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0049 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models. It mandates inspection and measurement of the main gearbox suspension bar attachment plates to ensure correct installation and structural integrity. The directive addresses potential unsafe conditions caused by incorrect installation of attachment plates originally designed for other helicopter models.

Mar 7, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 CAirbus Helicopters AS 332 C1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 LAirbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2022-0012R1

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations / Mechanical Part Torque Cycles — Re-calculation / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0012R1 is a regulatory document addressing the recalculation and replacement of mechanical parts based on torque cycles for Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models. It mandates updated methods to record torque cycles to prevent underestimation that could lead to structural failure. The directive applies to specific mechanical parts identified by part numbers and requires compliance with revised service life limits.

Jun 30, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 CAirbus Helicopters AS 332 C1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 LAirbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2022-0016-E

Equipment / Furnishings — Hoist Attachment Fittings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0016-E is an emergency directive addressing inspection requirements for hoist attachment fittings on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 models C, C1, L, L1, and L2. The directive targets specific front upper, rear upper, and lower hoist attachment fittings with part numbers 332A87-1116-21, 332A87-1117-20, and 332A87-1176-20 respectively. It mandates inspections to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity and lead to in-flight detachment of the hoist support.

Jan 26, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 CAirbus Helicopters AS 332 C1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 LAirbus Helicopters AS 332 L1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2

EASA AD 2021-0222

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0222 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models. It mandates inspections of the main gearbox suspension bar attachment fittings and screws on the fuselage to detect corrosion and prevent potential structural failure. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified helicopter models.

Oct 6, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 CAirbus Helicopters AS 332 C1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 LAirbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2021-0003

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0196

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0003 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, L1, L2 and EC 225 LP models equipped with specific cabin plug doors (Part Numbers 332A221301.XX or 332AS251406.XX). The directive addresses the installation of additional emergency exit placards on cabin plug doors to improve passenger understanding of emergency door jettisoning procedures.

Jan 6, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveSafety MgmtMaintenanceAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 CAirbus Helicopters AS 332 C1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 LAirbus Helicopters AS 332 L1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD 2020-0022R2

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Main Gear Box / Particle Detectors — Inspection; Main Rotor Drive — Planet Gear Assemblies — Replacement / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0022R2 is an updated regulatory requirement affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L, L1, C, and C1 models. It addresses inspection, replacement, and modification requirements related to the main gearbox (MGB) planet gear assemblies and particle detectors to mitigate risks associated with gear spalling and cracking. The directive mandates specific inspections and installation of a Full Flow Magnetic Plug (FFMP) device to enhance safety and continued airworthiness.

Dec 23, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 LAirbus Helicopters AS 332 L1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 CAirbus Helicopters AS 332 C1

EASA AD 2020-0021

Tail Rotor — Tail Rotor Hub Pitch Control Rod — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0021 is an airworthiness directive addressing the tail rotor hub pitch control rod on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models. It mandates inspections and potential replacement of affected tail rotor hub assemblies with part numbers 332A33-0001-05 or 332A33-0001-06 to prevent loss of yaw control due to hydraulic fluid contamination. The directive also introduces a modification with improved assemblies to terminate repetitive inspections.

Feb 6, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 CAirbus Helicopters AS 332 C1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 LAirbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2019-0064R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0139

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0064R1 is an updated safety directive addressing the emergency jettisoning mechanism of cabin lateral sliding plug doors on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models. It mandates inspections and modifications to prevent jamming of the door jettisoning system, which could obstruct emergency evacuation. This directive applies to helicopters equipped with specific door modifications and supersedes previous related directives.

Dec 19, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 CAirbus Helicopters AS 332 C1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 LAirbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2018-0142R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0100

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0142R1 is an amendment addressing Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models equipped with dual hoist installations and de-icing systems. This directive focuses on mitigating a vibration issue around 12 Hz caused by specific helicopter configurations that could lead to structural failure or loss of control. It provides requirements for removal of certain dual hoist parts or the de-icing system, or alternatively, operational flight envelope limitations for AS 332 L and L1 helicopters.

Dec 9, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 CAirbus Helicopters AS 332 C1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 LAirbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2019-0295

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0222

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.

Dec 5, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 CAirbus Helicopters AS 332 C1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 LAirbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2019-0209

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.

Aug 23, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSafran MAKILA 1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 CAirbus Helicopters AS 332 C1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 LAirbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2019-0172

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.

Jul 18, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 CAirbus Helicopters AS 332 C1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 LAirbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2019-0109

Tail Rotor — Rotor Blades — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0109 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and modification requirements for tail rotor rotor blades on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, L, and L1 models equipped with specific tail rotor de-icing units and blades. It targets rotor blades with part number 332A12-0055-XX and aims to prevent structural damage caused by overheating due to uncontrolled power supply to the de-icing system. The directive mandates inspections and modifications to ensure continued safe operation of the affected helicopters.

May 20, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 CAirbus Helicopters AS 332 LAirbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2018-0282

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.

Dec 19, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 CAirbus Helicopters AS 332 C1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 LAirbus Helicopters AS 332 L1