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EASA Regulations for Airbus Helicopters SA 365

29 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus 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SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0212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

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.

Feb 5, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2014-0162R2

Fuselage — 9° Upper Frame — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0162R2 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection requirements for the 9° upper 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 in the upper part of the 9° frame to prevent structural failure. It applies to all serial numbers except those with modification 07 53D21 incorporated during production.

Feb 5, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2019-0008

Fuselage — Cowlings and Fairings — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0008 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 main gearbox (MGB) fixed cowling attachments to prevent in-flight loss of engine and MGB cowlings. The directive applies to specific serial numbers except those already incorporating certain Airbus Helicopters modifications.

Jan 22, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2018-0176

Main Rotor Drive — Main Gearbox Magnetic Plug — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0176 is an AD issued for Airbus Helicopters SA 365, AS 365, and EC155 models. It mandates the replacement of certain magnetic plugs installed in the main gearbox pump intake with improved non-electrical magnetic plugs. This directive applies to all serial numbers except those with specific Airbus Helicopters modifications 0763B19 or 0763C96 already embodied.

Aug 21, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365Airbus Helicopters EC155

EASA AD 2014-0236R1

Lights — Emergency Lighting Rotorcraft Flight Manual Amendment / Operational Procedure

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0236R1 is an amendment addressing emergency lighting battery issues on Airbus Helicopters SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155 models. It applies to helicopters equipped with specific Cobham or Air Precision emergency lighting batteries and requires amendments to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual and operational procedures to ensure battery functionality. The directive aims to maintain emergency lighting operation for at least 10 minutes under critical conditions.

Jun 28, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2012-0227R1

Tail Rotor — Tail Rotor Hub — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2012-0227R1 is a regulatory document addressing inspection and replacement requirements for the tail rotor hub on Airbus Helicopters EC 155, SA 365, and AS 365 models equipped with specific 10-blade and 11-blade tail rotor hubs. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and corrective actions to detect and replace cracked tail rotor hubs to prevent potential tail rotor jams and loss of helicopter control.

Mar 8, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2017-0116R2

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Main Gearbox Magnetic Plugs — Inspection; Main Rotor Drive — Planet Gear Assemblies — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0116R2 is an update addressing maintenance and inspection requirements for Airbus Helicopters SA 365 and AS 365 models. It mandates repetitive inspections of the main gearbox magnetic plugs and replacement of certain planet gear assemblies in the main rotor drive to prevent failures. This directive applies to all serial numbers of SA 365 N, SA 365 N1, AS 365 N2, and AS 365 N3 helicopters.

Mar 2, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2007-0045-CN

CANCELLED: Engines Formerly Used by Non-Civil Operators — Civil Use

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2007-0045-CN cancels the previous directive EASA AD 2007-0045 concerning ARRIEL 1 series engines formerly used by non-civil operators such as military users. These engines are installed on helicopters including Airbus Helicopters AS 350, AS 365, SA 365, MBB BK-117, Leonardo A109, and Sikorsky S-76. The cancellation reflects a change in regulatory approach regarding the airworthiness of these engines for civil use.

Jan 24, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSafran ARRIEL 1Airbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters SA 365MBB BK-117Leonardo A109Sikorsky S-76