AD 2021-03-06

final rule
Data completeness: 80%

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2021-03-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-1036
FR Citation
86 FR 11417

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Model SA-365N Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

metal particles causing seizure of the main gearbox, loss of power to the main rotor, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Required Actions

Replacing the existing magnetic plug with an improved non-electrical magnetic plug, as specified in EASA AD 2018-0176.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, and EC155B1 helicopters, certificated in any category, equipped with magnetic plugs, part number (P/N) 1B7807 or P/N 704A34543017 (electrical), or P/N 365A32-1711-00 (non-electrical), as applicable, installed in the main gearbox (MGB) pump intake.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.