EASA Regulations for Airbus Helicopters SA 365

28 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 365.

EASA AD 2021-0171R1

Tail Rotor — Pitch Control Rod Bearing — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0171R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and replacement of the tail rotor pitch control rod bearing on Airbus Helicopters SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155 models. This directive mandates inspections of the tail rotor gearbox oil level and magnetic plug, as well as replacement of affected double bearings with improved parts to ensure safe yaw control. It applies to all serial numbers of the specified helicopter models.

Jul 1, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2023-0110

Fire Protection — Fire Detectors — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0110 is issued to address fire detector replacement on SAFRAN Helicopter Engines ARRIEL 1 series engines installed on helicopters such as Airbus Helicopters SA 365 variants and Leonardo Helicopters A109K2. The directive mandates replacement of specific fire detectors identified by part and serial numbers due to manufacturing non-compliance causing spurious engine fire warnings. This AD applies to all serial numbers of ARRIEL 1C, 1C1, 1C2, 1K, and 1K1 engines.

May 26, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSafran ARRIEL 1Airbus Helicopters SA 365Leonardo Helicopters A109K2

EASA AD 2023-0090

Rotors Flight Control — Tail Rotor Actuator — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0090 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 365 and SA 365 models, specifically the SA 365 N, SA 365 N1, AS 365 N2, and AS 365 N3 helicopters. The directive addresses inspection requirements for tail rotor actuators with part numbers 704A47135036 or 704A47135059 to ensure safe flight control. It mandates a one-time inspection of the tail rotor actuator harness and cable tie installation to prevent potential loss of yaw control.

May 4, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2023-0064

Main Rotor — Pitch Rod Upper Links — Marking / Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0064 is issued for Airbus Helicopters AS 350, EC 130, AS 355, AS 365, and SA 365 models. It addresses the main rotor pitch rod upper links, specifically the pitch rod lever axis attachment screws with Part Number 350A31-1873-20, requiring marking and inspection to detect loss of screw torque. The directive aims to prevent potential loss of control due to failure of these components.

Mar 20, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355Airbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2021-0101R2

Doors — Placards — Installation / Rotorcraft Flight Manual — Section Emergency Procedures — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0101R2 is an amendment addressing safety concerns on Airbus Helicopters SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155 models. It mandates installation of external jettisoning systems and placards on cockpit and cabin doors, along with amendments to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual emergency procedures section, to improve evacuation capability after ditching with inflated emergency flotation systems.

Dec 21, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtFlight OpsAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2021-0265

Power Plant — Cowlings — Inspection / Repainting

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0265 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus Helicopters models AS 355, SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155. It mandates inspection and possible repainting or replacement of engine upper fixed cowlings with specific part numbers to prevent fire risks caused by finish paint applied over primer layers. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models.

Nov 23, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 355Airbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2021-0048

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0064

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0048 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters models AS 350, EC 130, AS 355, SA 365, and AS 365. It addresses a safety issue related to the main rotor pitch rod upper links, which if not corrected, could lead to loss of control of the helicopter. The directive mandates marking and repetitive inspections of these components to detect any loss of torque and prevent potential failures.

Feb 16, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355Airbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2021-0041

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0101

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0041 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155 models equipped with certain emergency flotation systems and specific cabin layouts. The directive addresses safety concerns related to emergency evacuation difficulties caused by impaired cockpit-to-cabin passages in helicopters with VIP interiors and bulkheads. It mandates modifications to improve evacuation by installing external jettisoning systems and placards, along with amendments to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual emergency procedures.

Jan 28, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveSafety MgmtMaintenanceFlight OpsAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2020-0287

Tail Rotor Drive — Tail Rotor Drive Flange / Shaft Flexible Coupling — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0287 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus Helicopters models SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155 series. It addresses inspection and modification requirements for the tail rotor drive flange and shaft flexible coupling to prevent loosening of the shur-lok nut that retains the tail rotor drive flange on the main gearbox. The directive applies to helicopters with specific Airbus Helicopters modifications embodied and covers multiple groups of affected aircraft based on delivery dates and modification status.

Dec 21, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2020-0212

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0287

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0212 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155 models. It addresses the inspection and modification requirements for the tail rotor drive flange of the main gearbox to prevent loss of tightening torque of the Shur-Lok nut, which could lead to reduced tail rotor control and potential safety hazards.

Oct 5, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365

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 2020-0078

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0170

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0078 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters models SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155. It addresses the inspection and replacement requirements for double bearings installed on the tail rotor gearbox, specifically part numbers 704A33-651-245 and 704A33-651-246. The directive aims to ensure continued safe operation by mandating repetitive inspections and timely replacement of these parts to prevent loss of yaw control.

Mar 31, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2020-0064

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Flotation System / Inflation Hoses — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0064 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of emergency flotation systems and inflation hoses installed on various Airbus Helicopters models including MBB-BK117, EC 135, EC 120 B, EC 175, AS 332, AS 350, EC 130, AS 355, SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155 helicopters. The directive mandates inspection and possible replacement of affected float supply hoses to ensure proper inflation of emergency flotation devices. It applies to specific part numbers and serial numbers as detailed in the associated service bulletins.

Mar 19, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355Airbus Helicopters EC 120 BAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters EC135Airbus Helicopters 635Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117Airbus Helicopters EC 135Airbus Helicopters EC 175Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2020-0013

Fire Protection — Hand-held Fire Extinguishers — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0013 is an airworthiness directive addressing fire protection on various Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo, and WSK PZL – ŚWIDNIK helicopter models. It specifically targets the replacement of certain umlaut engineering GmbH Halon-free hand-held fire extinguishers with manufacturing defects that could render them inoperative. The affected helicopter models include AS 332, AS 365, EC 155, EC 175, EC 225, SA 330, SA 365, EC135, EC635, MBB-BK117, AB139, AB 204, AB 205, AB 212, AB 412, AS-61, AW139, AW169, AW189, and PZL W-3A series helicopters.

Jan 29, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters EC135Airbus Helicopters 635Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB204Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB205Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AS-61Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189Wsk Pzl-Swidnik PZL W-3AAirbus Helicopters EC 175Airbus Helicopters SA 365Airbus Helicopters EC635Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117Leonardo AB139Leonardo AB 204Leonardo AB 205Leonardo AB 212Leonardo AB 412Leonardo AS-61Leonardo AW139Leonardo AW169Leonardo AW189WSK PZL – ŚWIDNIK PZL W-3A

EASA AD 2019-0267R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0078

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0267R1 is an update addressing the inspection and replacement requirements for the double bearing installed on the tail rotor gearbox of Airbus Helicopters SA 365, AS 365, and EC155 models. This directive applies to all serial numbers of these helicopter types and focuses on preventing loss of yaw control due to bearing degradation. It mandates repetitive inspections of the tail rotor gearbox chip detector and timely replacement of affected double bearings.

Nov 13, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365Airbus Helicopters EC155

EASA AD 2019-0088R1

Placards and Markings — Inspection / Installation

The document titled "Placards and Markings — Inspection / Installation" applies to Airbus Helicopters models SA 330, AS 332, EC 225, SA/AS 365, and EC 155. It provides guidance on the inspection and proper installation of placards and markings on these helicopter types to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The document aims to maintain the visibility and legibility of critical information displayed on the aircraft.

Nov 8, 2019
OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2012-0108R1

Fuselage — Frame No.9 — Inspection / Repair

The document titled 'Fuselage — Frame No.9 — Inspection / Repair' pertains to AIRBUS HELICOPTERS models SA/AS 365 and EC 155. It addresses inspection and repair procedures specifically for Frame No.9 of the fuselage structure on these helicopter types. The document provides guidance to ensure structural integrity and airworthiness of the affected aircraft.

Sep 19, 2019
OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2019-0184

Rotors Flight Control — Main Rotor Servo Actuators — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0184 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of main rotor servo actuators on Airbus Helicopters models SA 365, AS 365, EC155, AS 350, EC 130, and AS355. The directive targets specific part numbers of main rotor servo actuators to ensure the correct installation of the threaded-shouldered bushing to prevent potential loss of helicopter control.

Jul 29, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355Airbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365Airbus Helicopters EC155Airbus Helicopters AS355

EASA AD 2019-0080

Fuselage — Aft Fuselage Skin Panels — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0080 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the aft fuselage skin panels on Airbus Helicopters SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155 models. It mandates repetitive tapping and visual inspections to detect debonding in the aft fuselage outer skin areas, which could compromise structural integrity and safety. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the specified helicopter models.

Apr 3, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2019-0046

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0212

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0046 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155 models. It addresses a safety issue related to the tail rotor drive flange of the main gearbox on these helicopters, specifically concerning the Shur-Lok nut that retains the tail rotor drive flange. The directive mandates a modification to prevent potential loss of tail rotor drive control.

Mar 11, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365