AD 2014-12721
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Model SA-365N | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France) (Airbus Helicopters) Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
A crack in frame number (No.) 9, which could result in failure of frame No. 9, loss of structural integrity, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Inspect the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) frame No. 9 for a crack in the area of the latch support and stretcher support using a 10X or higher power magnifying glass. For helicopters with any repair or alteration to frame No. 9, perform the inspection within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 110 hours TIS. For all other helicopters, perform the inspection within 110 hours TIS and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 110 hours TIS.
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Compliance Time
Within 10 hours TIS for helicopters with repairs or alterations to frame No. 9, and within 110 hours TIS for all other helicopters.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters (previously Eurocopter France) Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, and AS 365 N3 helicopters, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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