EASA Regulations for Airbus Helicopters AS 332

110 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 332.

EASA AD 2018-0173-E

Equipment & Furnishings — Hoist Carrier Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0173-E is an emergency directive addressing inspection requirements for the Goodrich electrical hoist carrier assembly installed on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2, EC 225 LP, AS 365 N3, and EC175 B models. The directive mandates inspection of specific hoist part numbers to detect incorrect assembly that could lead to carrier assembly loosening and potential load loss. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models and requires compliance with Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletins.

Aug 8, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LPAirbus Helicopters AS 365 N3Airbus Helicopters EC175 B

EASA AD 2018-0172

Main Rotor Blade Attachment Pin — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0172 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the main rotor blade attachment pin assemblies on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2 and EC 225 LP models. It mandates inspections and measurements of specific part numbers 332A31-2123-00, 332A31-2115-20, and 332A31-3204-20 to detect corrosion and cracking. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent potential failure of these critical components.

Aug 7, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD 2018-0106

Rotors Flight Control — Collective Controls / Protective Cover — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0106 is issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP models to address a safety issue with the protective cover of the "SHEAR" control pushbutton on pilot and copilot collective sticks. The directive mandates modification of the protective cover to an improved design to prevent mechanical deformation that could lead to unintended shearing of the hoist cable. This AD applies to all serial numbers of the EC 225 LP helicopter.

May 10, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD 2018-0090

Landing Gear — Emergency Flotation Gear Upper Fitting Attaching Screws — Inspection / Replacement / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0090 is an official regulatory document addressing the inspection, replacement, and modification of emergency flotation gear upper fitting attaching screws on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 and EC 225 models. It applies to AS 332 C, C1, L, L1, L2, and EC 225 LP helicopters equipped with emergency flotation gear, excluding those with modification 0728456. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure the integrity of the flotation gear screws to prevent failure during ditching scenarios.

Apr 20, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225

EASA AD 2018-0065

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2018-0272

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0065 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J models. It mandates repetitive inspections of the main gearbox particle detector to detect and analyze particles, ensuring continued airworthiness and safety. This directive aligns inspection standards with those applied to EC 225 LP and AS 332 L2 helicopters.

Mar 23, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J

EASA AD 2018-0066

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0022

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.

Mar 23, 2018

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 2018-0042

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2018-0248

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.

Feb 14, 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 L1Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J

EASA AD 2007-0098-CN

CANCELLED: Engines Formerly Used by Non-Civil Operators — Civil Use

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2007-0098-CN cancels the previous EASA AD 2007-0098 concerning SAFRAN HELICOPTER ENGINES MAKILA 1 engines formerly used by non-civil operators, such as military users. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 series models. The cancellation reflects a change in how the airworthiness of these engines is managed within civil aviation.

Jan 24, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSafran MAKILA 1Airbus Helicopters AS 332

EASA AD 2017-0191R2

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2019-0074

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0191R2 is an updated safety directive addressing Airbus Helicopters EC 225e LP models equipped with main rotor rotating swashplate part numbers 332A31-3074-00 or 332A31-3074-01. The directive mandates inspections and rework of the main rotor rotating swashplate yokes to detect and correct cracks caused by aging, which could lead to structural failure and loss of helicopter control.

Dec 15, 2017

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters EC 225e LP

EASA SIB 2008-13

WITHDRAWN - REPLACED BY EASA AD 2009-0090

EASA Safety Information Notice 2008-13 addresses a manufacturing issue with the Engine Control Unit (ECU) Comparator/Selector (CS) boards incorporating modification TU250 on TURBOMECA MAKILA 1A and 1A1 turboshaft engines. These engines are installed on EUROCOPTER AS 332 series helicopters. The notice informs about erratic engine behavior linked to certain CS boards within a specific serial number range and provides guidance on mitigating this issue.

Feb 28, 2008

Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 332