EASA Regulations for Airbus Helicopters SA 330

107 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 330.

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SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2018-0272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 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