AD 2018-19-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2018-19-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0384
FR Citation
83 FR 46862

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Model AS-365N2 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

disbonding of the aft fuselage outer skin, which could result in loss of aft fuselage structural integrity and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

repetitive tap inspection of the aft fuselage outer skin for disbonding, a repetitive visual inspection of the aft fuselage outer skin for distortion, wrinkling, and corrosion, and repairing or replacing the panel if disbonding is found.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Model AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, EC155B1, SA-365N1, and SA-366G1 helicopters.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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