Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-10867 · Eurocopter France Model SA 330F, G, and J Helicopters
Eurocopter France Model SA 330F, G, and J Helicopters
Model SA 330F, G, and J helicopters, with tail rotor electrical bonding braids (bonding braids), part number (P/N) 332A031.1276.00, installed, certificated in any category, that have not been modified in accordance with AMS 332A07-66-003 or AMS 33207- 66-072.
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to Eurocopter France Model SA 330F, G, and J helicopters, that requires removing and replacing each tail rotor electrical bonding braid (bonding braid). This amendment is prompted by an in-service report of the failure of a bonding braid. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of a bonding braid due to fatigue, resulting impact with the tail rotor blades, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
