AD 2018-11-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Model SA-365C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
A Starflex star/mast connecting bolt (bolt) remaining in service beyond its fatigue life. This condition could result in failure of a bolt, leading to failure of the main rotor blade mast, hub, or blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Before further flight, remove from service any bolt P/N 365A31-1182-20, 365A31-1182-21, 365A31-1183-20, 365A31-1183-21, 365A31-1928-20, or 365A31-1143-20 that has accumulated 2,000 or more hours TIS, or any bolt for which the hours TIS is unknown. Thereafter, remove from service each bolt P/N 365A31-1182-20, 365A31-1182-21, 365A31-1183-20, 365A31-1183-21, 365A31-1928-20, or 365A31-1143-20 before it accumulates 2,000 hours TIS. Remove from service any bolt with a P/N not listed in the AD or any bolt for which you cannot determine the P/N. Create a component history card or equivalent record for each bolt P/N 365A31-1182-20, 365A31-1182-21, 365A31-1183-20, 365A31-1183-21, 365A31-1928-20, or 365A31-1143-20 and record a life limit of 2,000 hours TIS.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Model SA-365C, SA-365C1, and SA-365C2 helicopters, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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