EASA Regulations for Airbus Helicopters 342

7 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus Helicopters 342.

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EASA SIB 2023-11

Oct 24, 2023

Hand Fire Extinguisher (HFE) / Check of the absence of discharge of the HFE

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2023-11 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing the Hand Fire Extinguisher (HFE) manufactured by L’HOTELLIER, part number 12085-01 (S262A10T1001), installed on various Airbus Helicopters models including AS 350, AS 355, EC 130, EC 155, SA 365, AS 365, EC 120, EC 175, SA 341, and SA 342. The bulletin highlights issues with HFEs manufactured before July 2022 that may have unintentional discharge due to production defects. It provides guidance on checking for absence of discharge to ensure firefighting capability is maintained.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 341
  • Airbus Helicopters 342
  • Airbus Helicopters SA
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 365
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 155

EASA AD 2023-0168

Aug 31, 2023

Tail Rotor Drive — Transmission Inclined and Horizontal Drive Shaft — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0168 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus Helicopters SA 341 G and SA 342 J (commercial name 'GAZELLE') helicopters. It mandates inspections of the tail rotor drive's inclined and horizontal drive shafts, specifically those with certain part numbers, to detect corrosion and prevent potential failure. The directive applies to all serial numbers of these helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 341
  • Airbus Helicopters 342
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 341 G
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 342 J

EASA AD 2023-0155

Jul 31, 2023

Main Rotor — Main Rotor Blade Leading Edge Protection — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0155 is an airworthiness directive addressing the main rotor blade leading edge protection inspection for Airbus Helicopters SA 341 G and SA 342 J (Gazelle) helicopters. It applies to main rotor blades with specific part numbers and mandates repetitive inspections to detect disbonding of the stainless-steel leading edge protection. The directive aims to prevent main rotor unbalance and potential failure that could lead to loss of helicopter control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 341
  • Airbus Helicopters 342
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 341 G
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 342 J

EASA AD 2023-0128-E

Jun 26, 2023

Tail Rotor — Tail Rotor Blades — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0128-E is an emergency directive addressing inspection and replacement requirements for tail rotor blades on Airbus Helicopters SA 341 G and SA 342 J (Gazelle) models. It targets tail rotor blades with part numbers 341A33-5130-04 and 341A33-5130-06 due to identified manufacturing defects that pose a risk of crack propagation and potential in-flight loss. The directive mandates inspections and, if necessary, replacement of affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 341
  • Airbus Helicopters 342
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 341 G
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 342 J

EASA AD 2023-0002

Jan 5, 2023

Rotors Flight Control — Pilot Collective Pitch Stick Handle Grip — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0002 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 341 G and SA 342 J (Gazelle) helicopters. It addresses the replacement of pilot collective pitch stick handle grips with specific part numbers due to material degradation issues. The directive applies to handle grips installed before 15 June 2022 and requires replacement with serviceable parts to ensure flight control integrity.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 341
  • Airbus Helicopters 342
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 341 G
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 342 J

EASA AD 2022-0169-E

Aug 12, 2022

Tail Rotor – Tail Rotor Blades – Inspection/Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0169-E is an emergency directive addressing safety concerns for Airbus Helicopters SA 341 G and SA 342 J (Gazelle) models. It mandates inspection and possible replacement of tail rotor blades with specific part numbers due to manufacturing defects that could lead to in-flight tail rotor blade loss. The directive applies to all serial numbers of these helicopter models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 341
  • Airbus Helicopters 342
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 341 G
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 342 J

EASA AD 2019-0034

Feb 14, 2019

Tail Rotor — Blades — Life Limit / Re-identification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0034 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 341 G and SA 342 J models. It addresses the life limit and re-identification requirements for specific tail rotor blades with certain part numbers. The directive mandates compliance with new service life limits and re-identification procedures to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 341
  • Airbus Helicopters 342
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 341 G
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 342 J