Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-22756 · Tail rotor control system
Airbus Helicopters
This AD applies to all Airbus Helicopters Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, and AS 365 N3 helicopters, certificated in any category.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, and AS 365 N3 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of an obstructed tail rotor (TR) pedal control that was blocked during flight. This AD requires a one-time inspection for proper positioning of the TR actuator harness and cable ties installation and, depending on the results, accomplishing corrective action, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2023-0090, dated May 4, 2023 (EASA AD 2023-0090).
(1) Where paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2023-0090 requires compliance within 165 flight hours, this AD requires accomplishing paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2023-0090 within 100 hours time-in-service.
(2) Where EASA AD 2023-0090 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(3) Where the service information referenced in EASA AD 2023-0090 specifies discarding parts, this AD requires removing those parts from service.
(4) This AD does not adopt the “Remarks” section of EASA AD 2023-0090.
Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2023-0090 specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.
