EASA Regulations for Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J

10 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J.

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EASA AD 2023-0146

Jul 14, 2023

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0146 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J models. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the SA 330 J Maintenance Program – PUMA 330 J Airworthiness Limitations 5.99, Edition 2, Revision 7. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing mandatory maintenance and replacement schedules for critical components.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J

EASA AD 2023-0076

Apr 11, 2023

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.

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

EASA AD 2022-0140

Jul 7, 2022

Rotor Drive(s) — Main Gearbox Flange Assemblies / Couplings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0140 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J helicopters. It mandates inspection of the main gearbox flange assembly couplings, specifically part number 330A32-9392-01, due to a risk of incorrect assembly that could impair drive transmission from the engines to the main gearbox.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J

EASA AD 2022-0056

Mar 24, 2022

Rotors Flight Control — Main Rotor Controls / Collective Levers / Stop Support Protection — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0056 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J models. It addresses a potential flight control issue related to the main rotor controls, specifically the collective lever's secondary stop covering plate. The directive mandates a modification to ensure continued safe operation of the affected helicopters.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J

EASA AD 2021-0152R1

Jul 20, 2021

Fuselage — Main Gearbox Suspension Bar Fittings and Screws — Replacement [Life Limitation]

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0152R1 is a regulatory document addressing the replacement and life limitation of main gearbox suspension bar fittings and screws on Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J models. It applies specifically to parts modified in service per Eurocopter France Service Bulletin No. 01.20, excluding those replaced with new parts during the retrofit mod 07 40043. The directive mandates inspection and potential replacement of affected parts to prevent structural failure and loss of helicopter control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J

EASA AD 2020-0171

Jul 28, 2020

Rotors – Main Gearbox Oil Cooling Fan – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0171 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J helicopters. It addresses the risk of main gearbox (MGB) oil cooling fan rotor shaft bearing degradation that could lead to rotor burst and damage to critical hydraulic pipes and flight controls. The directive mandates inspections and replacement of specific MGB oil cooling fan rotor shaft bearings to ensure continued safe operation.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J

EASA AD 2019-0108

May 17, 2019

Main Rotor Drive — Main Gearbox Particle Detector — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0108 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J models. It mandates the replacement of main gearbox particle detectors with an improved version to enhance safety monitoring. This directive applies to all serial numbers of the SA 330 J helicopter.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J

EASA AD 2018-0272

Dec 13, 2018

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Main Gearbox / Particle Detectors – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0272 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J models. It mandates inspections of the main gearbox particle detectors and bottom housing (oil sump) to detect potential failures of the second stage planet gear, which could lead to loss of helicopter control.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J

EASA AD 2018-0065

Mar 23, 2018

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Main Gearbox / Particle Detectors – Inspection

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J

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