EASA AD 2023-0042
SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0205
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0042 is issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP models, addressing the inspection, rework, and service life limits of the main rotor rotating swashplate yokes (Part Numbers 332A31-3074-00 and 332A31-3074-01). This directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent cracks caused by environmental assisted cracking, which could lead to structural failure and loss of helicopter control.