AD 2016-07-26
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (previously Eurocopter France) |
Unsafe Condition
Vibration during descent at high speed, which could result in failure of the horizontal stabilizer and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Revise the airspeed operating limitation in the Limitations section of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) to limit VNE to 150 KIAS and add a 1,500 ft/min R/D limitation beyond 140 KIAS. Install one or more self-adhesive placards on the cockpit instrument panel stating the VNE and R/D limitations.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters (previously Eurocopter France) Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, and AS 365 N3 helicopters, with specified horizontal stabilizer part numbers, except those with modification 0755B28 installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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