# Proposed AD FAA-2014-0333: Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France) (Airbus Helicopters) Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2016-07-29
- Products: Airbus Helicopters
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: June 2, 2014, 79 FR 31229
- Comments due: August 1, 2014
- Became: [AD 2016-07-29](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-07-29)
- Docket: FAA-2014-0333 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2014-0333, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2013-SW-025-AD
- FR document: 2014-12740
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/f3/3e/f33eaabb51df83ebb83f793b9bff239d7d3f926b41935b7e8968f5a2afc248c4 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2014-06-02/pdf/2014-12740.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/06/02/2014-12740/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters-previously-eurocopter-france-airbus-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E66656F3F8978CB986257CEB0044E0C9.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2014-0333

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP, AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, and AS332L2 helicopters. This proposed AD would require inspecting each TECALEMIT flexible hydraulic hose (hose) installed in the main gearbox (MGB) compartment and replacing the hose if a crack, cut, or other damage exists. This proposed AD is prompted by reports about the loss of in- flight hydraulic pressure on Eurocopter helicopters. The proposed actions are intended to prevent loss of the hydraulic system and consequently, loss of helicopter control.

## Notices in this docket

- Jun 2, 2014: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2014-12740, comments due Aug 1, 2014 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/06/02/2014-12740/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters-previously-eurocopter-france-airbus-helicopters)

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