EASA Regulations for Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2

12 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2.

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EASA AD 2025-0159R1

Oct 19, 2026

Placards and Markings – Unlock Sliding Door – Installation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0159R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing the installation of safety placards and markings for unlocking sliding doors on Airbus Helicopters models AS 350, AS 355, EC 120, and EC 130. This directive applies to all serial numbers of these helicopters except certain EC 120 B models with specific serial numbers. The directive mandates the installation of additional safety labels to improve emergency exit instructions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 BA
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 BB
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 D
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 E
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F2
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 N
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 NP
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 120

EASA AD 2026-0052R2

Sep 24, 2026

Instruments – Fuse Cover Attachment of Circuit Breaker Panel – Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0052R2 is a regulatory document addressing a safety issue in Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2, AS 350 B3, and EC 130 B4 models. The directive mandates modification and reidentification of specific fuse covers on the circuit breaker panel to prevent interference with the pilot pedal, which could reduce yaw control. It applies to helicopters with certain modifications embodied and affected fuse cover part numbers.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4

EASA AD 2026-0146

Jul 24, 2026

Equipment / Furnishings – Mechanical Dropping Control – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0146 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2, AS 350 B3, AS 355 N, AS 355 NP, and EC 130 B4 models. The directive addresses inspection requirements for the mechanical dropping control system, specifically the dropping control part number 704A41811037, to prevent unintended load release during cargo operations.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 N
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 NP
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4

EASA AD 2026-0052R1

Jul 8, 2026

Instruments – Fuse Cover Attachment of Circuit Breaker Panel – Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0052R1 is a regulatory update addressing a safety issue in Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2, AS 350 B3, and EC 130 B4 models. The directive mandates modification of the fuse cover attachment on the circuit breaker panel to prevent interference with the pilot pedal, which could impair yaw control. This AD applies to specific affected parts identified by part numbers and requires compliance with updated service bulletin instructions.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4

EASA AD 2026-0111

Jun 10, 2026

Tail Rotor Drive - Shaft Sleeves – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0111 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of tail rotor drive shaft sleeves on Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2, AS 350 B3, EC 130 B4, and EC 130 T2 models, excluding those with modification 079809. The directive mandates repetitive inspections of specific tail rotor drive shaft sleeves, part number 704A33698045, to detect damage caused by increased hardness due to high temperatures. This AD aims to prevent potential failure of the tail rotor drive shaft and loss of yaw control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2

EASA AD 2024-0018

Jan 11, 2024

Indicating / Recording Systems — Control Unit — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0018 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and modification requirements for the control units of Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2/B3, EC 130 B4, and EC 120 B models. It mandates inspection, cleaning, and corrective actions for affected control units to prevent short circuits that could impair multiple systems including the Emergency Floatation System (EFS). This directive applies to all serial numbers of the specified helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4

EASA AD 2023-0107

Jun 2, 2023

[Correction] Equipment / Furnishings — Cargo Swing Frame — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0107 is a safety directive addressing Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2, AS 350 B3, and EC 130 B4 models equipped with cargo hook Part Number 704A41811035 and any cargo swing frame. The directive mandates inspection of the cargo swing frame to prevent failure during flight, which could lead to load loss and potential helicopter control issues. It applies specifically to these helicopter models and their cargo swing installations.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4

EASA AD 2010-0006-CN

Aug 20, 2021

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.

Agency Decision
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 BA
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 BB
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 D
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 E
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F2
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 N
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 NP

EASA AD 2021-0123-E

May 7, 2021

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 BA

EASA AD 2020-0217-E

Oct 6, 2020

Equipment / Furnishings – Cyclic Stick Grip UP/DOWN Hoist Control Switch – Operational Limitation / Rotorcraft Flight Manual – Amendment

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 BA
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 D
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 E
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F2

EASA AD 2017-0020R1

May 22, 2019

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 BA
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 BB
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 E
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F2
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 N
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 NP

EASA AD 2018-0195

Sep 4, 2018

ANJOU AERONAUTIQUE — Restraint Systems Rotary Buckle Sub Assembly — Removal from Service

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0195 addresses the removal from service of certain Anjou Aeronautique model 358 torso restraint systems installed on helicopters including Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2, AS 350 B3, and EC130 T2. The directive identifies a safety issue involving the rupture of the rotary buckle sub-assembly, which may prevent proper release of restraint straps during emergency situations. This AD mandates replacement or marking affected restraint systems to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3
  • Airbus Helicopters EC130 T2