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EASA Regulations for Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C3

5 airworthiness directives and regulations 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SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0110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SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0001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
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C1Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C2Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C3Airbus Helicopters AS 365 N

EASA AD 2021-0016

Main Rotor Drive — Main Gearbox / Magnetic Plug and Oil Filter / Planet Gears — Inspection / Modification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0016 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C1, C2, and C3 models. It addresses inspection, modification, and replacement requirements related to the main rotor drive main gearbox magnetic plug, oil filter, and planet gears. The directive aims to improve detection of planet gear spalling to prevent potential gearbox seizure and loss of helicopter control.

Jan 13, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C1Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C2Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C3

EASA AD 2020-0156

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0016

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0156 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C1, C2, and C3 models. It addresses the inspection and modification of the main gearbox magnetic plug and oil filter to detect particles indicative of planet gear spalling. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these helicopter models.

Jul 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C1Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C2Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C3