Superseded. This AD was superseded by AD 2021-05-09. Verify which one applies to your serial and effectivity before any maintenance action.
AD 2018-15-02
Effective 08/03/2018 · Published 07/19/2018
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
Summary
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350BA, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, and AS355NP helicopters. This AD requires inspecting the tail rotor (TR) pitch rod. This AD is prompted by a report of several cases of damaged TR pitch rod ball joints. The actions of this AD are intended to correct an unsafe condition on these helicop…