Manufacturer
Airbus Helicopters
Number
EASA 2023-0174-E (Emergency)
Model(s)
SA330J and AS332C/C1/L/L1/L2
Published Date
Effective Date
Summary
Requires a one-time inspection of retaining bushes on the rotating swashplate and/or non-rotating swashplate of the main
rotor assembly and, depending on findings, accomplishment of certain follow-on action(s) and replacement of non-conforming parts. AD permits reinstallation of serviceable parts. Prompted by a reported occurrence where, during the overhaul of a main rotor assembly, it was noticed that the internal diameter of three newly supplied retaining bushes was out of tolerance, having a diameter of 39 mm instead of 31 mm.
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