AD 2018-18-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Model AS-365N2 and AS 365 N3 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
interference between the lower strobe light electrical harness wiring and the helicopter structure, which could result in chafing of an electrical harness adjacent to the inboard fuel tank vapor space, a fuel tank fire, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
install a cable mount, inspect the lower strobe light electrical harness for damage, and re-route the electrical harness.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 hours time-in-service
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Model AS-365N2 and AS 365 N3 helicopters, certificated in any category, with a lower strobe light installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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