EASA Regulations for Eurocopter AS355

2 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Eurocopter AS355.

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EASA SIB 2010-05

Feb 26, 2010

[Correction] Eurocopter AS350 and AS355 helicopters - Improvement of Pilot—s and Co-pilot—s Seats

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2010-05 is a correction bulletin addressing the improvement of pilot and co-pilot seats on Eurocopter AS350 and AS355 helicopters. It references previous Eurocopter service letters and service bulletins that introduced strengthened and energy-absorbing seat options to enhance occupant safety. The bulletin applies to AS350 and AS355 models without the recommended seat improvements installed.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Eurocopter AS350
  • Eurocopter AS355

EASA SIB 2010-01R1

Feb 5, 2010

Failure of compressor adapter couplings in Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) Model 250-C20, -C20B, -C20F, -C20J, -C20S, -C20W and —B17 series turboprop and turboshaft engines

EASA Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) No. 2010-01R1 addresses the failure of compressor adapter couplings in Rolls-Royce Corporation Model 250-C20, -C20B, -C20F, -C20J, -C20S, -C20W, and -B17 series turboprop and turboshaft engines. These engines are installed on various helicopters including Agusta A109 series, Bell 206 series, Enstrom 480 series, Eurocopter AS355 and BO-105 series, MD Helicopters 369 series, Schweizer 269D, and fixed-wing aircraft such as the Britten-Norman BN-2T. The bulletin highlights safety concerns following multiple failures and related FAA Airworthiness Directive 2004-26-09.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Agusta A109
  • Bell 206
  • Enstrom 480
  • Eurocopter AS355
  • Eurocopter BO-105
  • MD Helicopters 369
  • Schweizer 269D
  • Britten-Norman BN-2T