EASA Regulations for Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B

5 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B.

EASA AD 2010-0006-CN

CANCELLED: Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Tail Rotor Pitch-Change Links — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2010-0006-CN cancels the previous EASA AD 2010-0006 concerning time limits and maintenance checks for tail rotor pitch-change links on Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 models. This cancellation applies to all serial numbers of AS 350 B, BA, BB, B1, B2, B3, D and AS 355 E, F, F1, F2, N, NP helicopters equipped with affected tail rotor pitch-change link parts. The notice confirms that the inspection requirements have been incorporated into updated Airworthiness Limitations Sections for these helicopter models.

Aug 20, 2021

Agency DecisionMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355Airbus Helicopters AS 350 BAirbus Helicopters AS 350 BAAirbus Helicopters AS 350 BBAirbus Helicopters AS 350 B1Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3Airbus Helicopters AS 350 DAirbus Helicopters AS 355 EAirbus Helicopters AS 355 FAirbus Helicopters AS 355 F1Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F2Airbus Helicopters AS 355 NAirbus Helicopters AS 355 NP

EASA AD 2021-0123-E

Hydraulic Power — Tail Rotor Load Compensator — Functional Check / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0123-E is an emergency directive affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B, B2, B3, and BA models with specific serial numbers. It addresses a wiring non-conformity in the tail rotor load compensator hydraulic system that could lead to loss of hydraulic power and potential loss of helicopter control. The directive mandates a functional check and modification of the hydraulic system wiring to ensure safe operation.

May 7, 2021

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 350 BAirbus Helicopters AS 350 B2Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3Airbus Helicopters AS 350 BA

EASA AD 2020-0217-E

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0023

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0217-E is an emergency directive issued for Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B, BA, B1, B2, D and AS 355 E, F, F1, F2 models. It addresses a safety issue related to the UP/DOWN switches for rescue hoist control installed on Dunlop cyclic stick grips with Part Number AC66444. The directive mandates operational limitations and amendments to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual to prevent unintended activation of the rescue hoist cable cutter function.

Oct 6, 2020

Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355Airbus Helicopters AS 350 BAirbus Helicopters AS 350 BAAirbus Helicopters AS 350 B1Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2Airbus Helicopters AS 350 DAirbus Helicopters AS 355 EAirbus Helicopters AS 355 FAirbus Helicopters AS 355 F1Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F2

EASA AD 2020-0151-E

Engine — Module 03 / Stage 2 High Pressure Turbine Disc — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0151-E is an emergency directive addressing the replacement of Stage 2 High Pressure Turbine discs in SAFRAN Helicopter Engines ARRIEL 1B, 1C, 1C2, and 1D1 models. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B series, AS 365, and SA 365 helicopters, excluding the AS 365 N3 model. The directive targets specific turbine discs with part number 0292250400 and certain serial numbers that have been identified as potentially defective.

Jul 9, 2020

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSafran ARRIEL 1Airbus Helicopters AS 350 BAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2017-0020R1

Tail Rotor — Pitch Rod — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0020R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection requirements for the tail rotor pitch rod on Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 models. It mandates repetitive visual inspections of the elastomeric ball-joint of the tail rotor pitch rod to detect damage that could lead to loss of helicopter control. The directive applies to all serial numbers of AS 350 B, BA, BB, B1, B2, B3 and AS 355 E, F, F1, F2, N, and NP helicopters incorporating specific modifications.

May 22, 2019

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355Airbus Helicopters AS 350 BAirbus Helicopters AS 350 BAAirbus Helicopters AS 350 BBAirbus Helicopters AS 350 B1Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3Airbus Helicopters AS 355 EAirbus Helicopters AS 355 FAirbus Helicopters AS 355 F1Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F2Airbus Helicopters AS 355 NAirbus Helicopters AS 355 NP