EASA Regulations for Airbus Helicopters AS 355 NP

6 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 355 NP.

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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 2026-0146

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 2026-0132

Jul 8, 2026

Rotors Flight Control – Upper Ball Bearing End of the Main Rotor Servo-Controls – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0132 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the upper ball bearing ends of the main rotor servo-controls on Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3, AS 355 (F, F1, F2, N, NP), and EC 130 (B4, T2) models. The directive mandates a one-time and recurring inspection of the nut tightening torque on affected parts to prevent potential disconnection of the upper ball bearing end from the main rotor servo-controls. This AD applies to specific part numbers equipped with certain nut retainers and aims to ensure continued safe flight control operation.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3
  • 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 130 B4
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2

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 2021-0027R1

Jan 22, 2021

Rotors Flight Control — Collective Controls / Protective Cover — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0027R1 is a regulatory document addressing a modification to the collective controls protective cover on Airbus Helicopters AS 355 NP models. It mandates replacement and re-identification of the pilot collective stick protective cover for the "SHEAR" control pushbutton to prevent mechanical deformation that could lead to unintended hoist cable shearing. This directive applies to all serial numbers of AS 355 NP helicopters.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 NP

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