AD 00-23584
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eurocopter | France Model AS350B3 | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS350B3 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking in the heat shield attachment areas on the tail rotor drive shaft forward fairing (part number 350A23-0032-09), leading to in-flight loss of the heat shield and potential impact with tail or main rotor blades, resulting in loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the fairing at the left and right side heat shield attachment areas before the first flight of each day. If a crack is found, replace the fairing with an airworthy one. Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 50 hours TIS, remove the fairing and inspect the left, right, and top heat shield attachment areas for cracks. Replace the fairing with an airworthy one if a crack is found.
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Compliance Time
Before the first flight of each day for the initial inspection, and within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) for subsequent inspections.
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Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter France Model AS350B3 helicopters with tail rotor drive shaft forward fairing (part number 350A23-0032-09) installed, certificated in any category.
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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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