Eurocopter France Issues Airworthiness Directive for SA330F, SA330G, SA330J, AS332C, AS332L, and AS332L1 Helicopters

Summary

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has adopted a new airworthiness directive requiring Eurocopter France (ECF) model helicopters to inspect their tail rotor blade de-icing rotating collectors for radial play and rotation torque at specified intervals, with replacements necessary if the play or torque exceeds the standard.