Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-19911 · Cabin equipment/furnishings
Airbus Helicopters
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2026-05-11. Comply with the one in force.
This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, and AS332L1 helicopters, certificated in any category, equipped with a dual hoist installation and de-icing system, except those that have Airbus Helicopters modification 0722907 installed in production.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, and AS332L1 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of vibrations around the 12Hz frequency due to the specific helicopter configuration. This AD requires removing the removable parts of the dual hoist installation or removing the de-icing system. This AD also allows, for certain helicopters, revising the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) for your helicopter and installing a placard as an optional method of compliance. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD: Remove the removable parts of the dual hoist installation or remove the de-icing system in accordance with the instructions of section 3.B of Airbus Helicopters Emergency Alert Service Bulletin AS332 01.00.91, Revision 1, dated December 4, 2019, or Section 3.B.2 of Airbus Helicopters Emergency Alert Service Bulletin AS332 01.00.96, Revision 0, dated December 4, 2019, as applicable to your helicopter, except you are not required to contact Airbus Helicopters.
For Airbus Helicopter Model AS332L or AS332L1 helicopters: Revising the Rotorcraft Flight Manual for your helicopter by inserting the information specified in Appendix 4A, 4B, or 4C of Airbus Helicopters Emergency Alert Service Bulletin AS332 01-00.96, Revision 0, dated December 4, 2019, as applicable to your helicopter model and configuration, and installing a locally made placard on the instrument panel, in accordance with the instructions of section 3.B.1 of Airbus Helicopters Emergency Alert Service Bulletin AS332 01-00.96, Revision 0, dated December 4, 2019, is an acceptable method for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
