EASA Regulations for Airbus Helicopters SA 319 B

3 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 319 B.

EASA AD 2020-0161-E

Engine — Stage 3 Turbine Wheels — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0161-E is an emergency directive addressing the replacement of Stage 3 turbine wheels on SAFRAN Helicopter Engines ASTAZOU XIV B and XIV H engines. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters SA 319 B (Alouette III) and SA 342 J (Gazelle) models. The directive targets specific turbine wheels with part number 0265257050 and certain serial numbers due to detected material defects.

Jul 17, 2020

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSafran ASTAZOU XIVAirbus Helicopters SA 319 BAirbus Helicopters SA 342 J

EASA AD 2018-0085

Engine — Stage 3 Turbine Wheels — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0085 is an airworthiness directive addressing Safran Helicopter Engines ASTAZOU XIV B and XIV H engines installed on helicopters such as the Airbus Helicopters SA 319 B (Alouette III) and SA 342 J (Gazelle). It mandates inspections of certain stage 3 turbine wheels due to potential vibration issues that could lead to turbine blade cracks and possible engine failure. The directive provides instructions for repetitive inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Apr 13, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSafran ASTAZOU XIVAirbus Helicopters SA 319 BAirbus Helicopters SA 342 J

EASA AD 2007-0205-CN

CANCELLED: Engines Formerly Used by Non-Civil Operators — Civil Use

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2007-0205-CN cancels the previous directive EASA AD 2007-0205 concerning ASTAZOU XIV B engines formerly used by non-civil operators, such as military users. These engines are commonly installed on certain military variants of Airbus Helicopters SA 319 B. The cancellation reflects a change in regulatory approach regarding the airworthiness of these engines for civil use.

Jan 24, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSafran ASTAZOU XIVAirbus Helicopters SA 319 B