EASA Regulations for Airbus Helicopters SA 341 G

5 airworthiness directives and regulatory documents affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 341 G.

EASA AD 2023-0168

Tail Rotor Drive — Transmission Inclined and Horizontal Drive Shaft — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0168 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus Helicopters SA 341 G and SA 342 J (commercial name 'GAZELLE') helicopters. It mandates inspections of the tail rotor drive's inclined and horizontal drive shafts, specifically those with certain part numbers, to detect corrosion and prevent potential failure. The directive applies to all serial numbers of these helicopter models.

Aug 31, 2023

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EASA AD 2023-0155

Main Rotor — Main Rotor Blade Leading Edge Protection — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0155 is an airworthiness directive addressing the main rotor blade leading edge protection inspection for Airbus Helicopters SA 341 G and SA 342 J (Gazelle) helicopters. It applies to main rotor blades with specific part numbers and mandates repetitive inspections to detect disbonding of the stainless-steel leading edge protection. The directive aims to prevent main rotor unbalance and potential failure that could lead to loss of helicopter control.

Jul 31, 2023

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EASA AD 2023-0128-E

Tail Rotor — Tail Rotor Blades — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0128-E is an emergency directive addressing inspection and replacement requirements for tail rotor blades on Airbus Helicopters SA 341 G and SA 342 J (Gazelle) models. It targets tail rotor blades with part numbers 341A33-5130-04 and 341A33-5130-06 due to identified manufacturing defects that pose a risk of crack propagation and potential in-flight loss. The directive mandates inspections and, if necessary, replacement of affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jun 26, 2023

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EASA AD 2023-0002

Rotors Flight Control — Pilot Collective Pitch Stick Handle Grip — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0002 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 341 G and SA 342 J (Gazelle) helicopters. It addresses the replacement of pilot collective pitch stick handle grips with specific part numbers due to material degradation issues. The directive applies to handle grips installed before 15 June 2022 and requires replacement with serviceable parts to ensure flight control integrity.

Jan 5, 2023

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EASA AD 2022-0169-E

SUPERSEDED BY EASA EMERGENCY AD 2023-0128-E

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0169-E is an emergency directive addressing safety concerns for Airbus Helicopters SA 341 G and SA 342 J (Gazelle) models. It mandates inspection and possible replacement of tail rotor blades with specific part numbers due to manufacturing defects that could lead to in-flight tail rotor blade loss. The directive applies to all serial numbers of these helicopter models.

Aug 12, 2022

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 341Airbus Helicopters 342Airbus Helicopters SA 341 GAirbus Helicopters SA 342 J