EASA AD 2023-0001
Tail Rotor Drive — Pitch Control Rod Bearing — Inspection / Replacement
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0001 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and replacement of the pitch control rod dual bearing in the tail rotor drive of Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C1, C2, C3, and N models. It applies to all serial numbers of these helicopters and focuses on dual bearings with Part Number 360A33-4052-00 installed on specific tail rotor gearboxes. The directive mandates inspections to detect bearing degradation that could lead to loss of yaw control.