EASA Regulations for Airbus Helicopters SA 365 N

5 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 365 N.

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EASA AD 2026-0195

Oct 13, 2026

Tail Rotor Drive – Tail Gear Box Control Rod Bearings – Replacement / Life Limitation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0195 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus Helicopters SA 365 N models. It addresses the replacement and life limitation of tail gear box control rod bearings, specifically part number 360A33-4052-00, due to premature bearing spalling. This directive aims to ensure continued safe operation of the affected helicopters by mandating timely replacement of these components.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 365
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 155
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 365 N

EASA PAD 26-105

Sep 11, 2026

Tail Rotor Drive – Tail Gear Box Control Rod Bearings – Replacement / Life Limitation

EASA Airworthiness Directive PAD No. 26-105 is a proposed directive addressing the replacement and life limitation of tail gear box control rod bearings on Airbus Helicopters SA 365 N models. The directive targets the affected tail gear box control rod bearing part number 360A33-4052-00 due to premature bearing spalling. This directive aims to enhance safety by preventing potential loss of yaw control caused by bearing failure.

Proposed AD
  • Airbus Helicopters SA
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 365
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 155
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 365 N

EASA AD 2026-0118

Jun 22, 2026

Rotors Flight Control – Tail Rotor Actuator – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0118 is issued for Airbus Helicopters SA 365 N, SA 365 N1, AS 365 N2, and AS 365 N3 models. It addresses inspection and modification requirements for tail rotor actuators with part numbers 704A47135036 or 704A47135059 to prevent interference that could block tail rotor pedal control. The directive mandates inspections and modifications to ensure safe yaw control of affected helicopters.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 365
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 155
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 365 N
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 365 N1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 365 N2
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 365 N3

EASA AD 2023-0001

Jan 4, 2023

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 365
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 155
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C1
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C2
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C3
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 365 N

EASA AD 2022-0256

Dec 19, 2022

Fire Protection – Fire Detectors – Replacement

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Safran ARRIEL 1
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C3
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 365 N
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 365 N1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 365 N2