Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-22981 · Rotorcraft cooling fan system
Airbus Helicopters
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2026-08-01. Comply with the one in force.
This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model SA330J helicopters, certificated in any category.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model SA330J helicopters. This AD was prompted by the determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the existing maintenance records by incorporating new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD 2023-0146, dated July 14, 2023 (EASA AD 2023-0146).
(1) Where EASA AD 2023-0146 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) This AD does not adopt the requirements specified in paragraphs (1), (2), (4), and (5) of EASA AD 2023-0146.
(3) Where paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2023-0146 specifies “Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, revise the approved AMP;” for this AD, replace that text with “Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise maintenance records required by 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2) or 135.439(a)(2), as applicable for the helicopter.”
(4) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2023-0146 is on or before the applicable “limitations” and “associated thresholds” as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2023-0146 or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(5) This AD does not adopt the “Remarks” section of EASA AD 2023-0146.
No alternative actions and associated thresholds and intervals, including life limits, are allowed for compliance with paragraph (g) of this AD unless they are approved as specified in the provisions of the “Ref. Publications” section of EASA AD 2023-0146.
