AD 2000-15-19
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eurocopter | France Model SA-365N, N1, and AS-365N2, N3 | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA-365N, N1, and AS-365N2, N3 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the sand filter ejection nozzle could result in loss of the nozzle in flight, impact with the main or tail rotor, and a subsequent forced landing.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the left-hand and right-hand nozzles for cracks before further flight and before the first flight of each day. Replace any cracked nozzle with an airworthy nozzle before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter France Model SA-365N, N1, and AS-365N2, N3 helicopters with CENTRISEP EAPS sand filters, part number QB0261, QB0262, QB0486, or QB0487, installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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