EASA AD 2014-0159R1
Fuselage — 9° Frame — Inspection
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0159R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection requirements for the 9° frame on Airbus Helicopters SA 365 and AS 365 models, including SA 365 N, N1, and AS 365 N2 and N3 variants. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity and requires corrective actions or modifications as necessary. This AD applies to all serial numbers except those with a specific Airbus Helicopters modification embodied in production.