AD 2021-26-14: Airbus Helicopters

This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L2 and Model EC225LP helicopters, certificated in any category, as specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this AD. (1) Model AS332L2 helicopters equipped with extended aluminum splices on frame 5295 installed in accordance with Airbus Helicopters (AH) Modification (MOD) 0726517, Eurocopter (EC) AS332 Service Bulletin (SB) 53.01.52, or AH repair design 332-53-507-06, 332-53-21-07, or 332-53-82-06; except helicopters embodying AH MOD 0728463, AH SB AS 332-53.01.97, or repair design 332-53-409-12, 332-53-1284-13, 332-53-1079-16, or 332-53-1358-16. Note 1 to paragraph (c)(1): As referenced in paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this AD, helicopters with AH MOD 0728463 installed have replaced the aluminum splices with steel splices. (2) Model EC225LP helicopters equipped with extended aluminum splices on frame 5295 installed in accordance with AH MOD 0726517, or EC EC225 SB 53-003 (pre AH MOD 0726493 and post AH MOD 0726517), except helicopters embodying AH MOD 0728463, or SB EC225-53-061. Note 2 to paragraph (c)(2): Helicopters with AH MOD 0726493 have installed steel splice kit part number 332A08-2649-3072.