Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-18578 · -13-p
Airbus Helicopters
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2021-16-05. Comply with the one in force.
This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L2 and Model EC225LP helicopters, certificated in any category.
We are publishing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L2 and Model EC225LP helicopters, which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of these helicopters. This AD immediately prohibits flight of all Model AS332L2 and EC225LP helicopters. This AD is prompted by an accident involving an EC225LP helicopter in which the main rotor hub (MRH) detached from the main gearbox (MGB). These actions are intended to prevent failure of the main rotor system and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
You are responsible for performing each action required by this AD within the specified compliance time unless it has already been accomplished prior to that time.
Further flight is prohibited.
