EASA Regulations for Airbus Helicopters AS350

4 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus Helicopters AS350.

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EASA AD CF-2019-01

Jan 10, 2019

Standard Practices — Helicopter External Transport System (HETS—¢) - Unapproved Parts, Inadequate Service Life Limits and Maintenance Requirements

Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-01 is a Canadian regulatory document addressing the Helicopter External Transport System (HETS™) certified under Transport Canada Supplemental Type Certificate SH98-35 installed on specific helicopter models including Bell 206B, 206L series, 407, Airbus Helicopters AS350 and AS355 series, and MD Helicopter 369 and 500N series. The directive focuses on issues related to unapproved parts, inadequate service life limits, and maintenance requirements for HETS™ components. It mandates inspections, component removals, and flight manual amendments to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355
  • Bell 206
  • Bell 407
  • Md Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) 369
  • Md Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) 500N
  • Bell 206B
  • Bell 206L
  • Airbus Helicopters AS350
  • Airbus Helicopters AS355
  • MD Helicopter 369
  • MD Helicopter 500N

EASA AD US-2018-25-17

Jan 7, 2019

Air Conditioning - Electrical Connectors - Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2018-25-17 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing Air Comm Corporation air conditioning systems installed on various Airbus Helicopters models including AS350 series and EC130B4, as well as Bell 206 and 407 series helicopters. The directive mandates the replacement of certain electrical connectors in these air conditioning systems to prevent overheating. It applies to specific Air Comm part numbers installed on these helicopters.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Air Comm Corporation CAA UK AAN 25273
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Bell 206
  • Bell 407
  • Airbus Helicopters AS350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC130B4

EASA AD CF-2017-37

Dec 21, 2017

Flight Controls — Restriction of directional control pedal movement

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2017-37 addresses a restriction of directional control pedal movement caused by certain litter kits installed on Airbus Helicopters AS350 and AS355 models. The affected litter kits include part numbers 350-200034, 350-200194 (left-hand), and 350-200144 (right-hand). This directive applies to multiple Supplemental Type Certificates issued by Transport Canada, the FAA, and other international authorities.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355
  • Airbus Helicopters AS350
  • Airbus Helicopters AS355

EASA SIB 2010-13

Mar 12, 2010

WITHDRAWN - Current status can be followed on the EASA SUP website: https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/domains/aircraft-products/suspected-unapproved-parts.

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No. 2010-13 notifies operators and maintenance organizations about unapproved Main Gear Box (MGB) parts stolen from a EUROCOPTER subcontractor in Marseille, France. The affected parts include Bevel Gear Wheels (P/N M1157 to M1166) for EUROCOPTER AS 350, AS 355, and EC130 B4 helicopters, and Forward Reduction Gears (P/N M2793 to M2807) for EUROCOPTER AS 332 and EC225 LP models. These parts have completed manufacturing but lack final compliance checks and EASA Form One certification, rendering them unapproved for installation.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Airbus Helicopters AS350
  • Airbus Helicopters AS355
  • Airbus Helicopters EC130 B4
  • Airbus Helicopters AS332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC225 LP