Business · 01/10/2013

Eurocopter France Issues Airworthiness Directive for Eurocopter Model Helicopters Due to Main Gearbox Shaft Cracks

Eurocopter France has issued an airworthiness directive requiring the replacement of certain main gearbox shafts in its Eurocopter Model AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters to prevent emergency ditching incidents caused by cracked shafts, which can lead to loss of oil pressure, lubrication system failure, and loss of helicopter control.