EASA Regulations for Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C3

3 airworthiness directives and regulatory documents affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C3.

EASA AD 2023-0001

Tail Rotor Drive — Pitch Control Rod Bearing — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0001 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and replacement of the pitch control rod dual bearing in the tail rotor drive of Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C1, C2, C3, and N models. It applies to all serial numbers of these helicopters and focuses on dual bearings with Part Number 360A33-4052-00 installed on specific tail rotor gearboxes. The directive mandates inspections to detect bearing degradation that could lead to loss of yaw control.

Jan 4, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C1Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C2Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C3Airbus Helicopters SA 365 N

EASA AD 2022-0256

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0110

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0256 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning SAFRAN Helicopter Engines ARRIEL 1C, 1C1, and 1C2 engines installed on various Airbus Helicopters models including SA 365 C3, SA 365 N, SA 365 N1, and AS 365 N2. The directive addresses a manufacturing non-compliance in certain fire detectors that may cause spurious engine fire warnings. It mandates the replacement of affected fire detectors to ensure continued safe operation.

Dec 19, 2022

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSafran ARRIEL 1Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C3Airbus Helicopters SA 365 NAirbus Helicopters SA 365 N1Airbus Helicopters AS 365 N2

EASA AD 2022-0038

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0001

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0038 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C1, C2, C3 and AS 365 N models. It addresses the inspection and replacement of tail rotor pitch control rod dual bearings, specifically part number 360A33-4052-00, to prevent potential loss of yaw control due to bearing degradation. The directive mandates repetitive inspections of the tail rotor gearbox magnetic plug and corrective actions based on particle contamination findings.

Mar 7, 2022