AD 2021-14-16
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eurocopter France | SA-365N | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) |
| aircraft | Airbus | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the 9-degree frame due to a crack at the stretcher support attachment holes, which could result in loss of a passenger door, damage to the rotor system, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Inspecting the frame for the correct edge distance of the four attachment holes of the stretcher support and for a crack, and repairing the frame, if necessary, and installation of a reinforcement plate (reinforcing angle) on the frame, as specified in DGAC AD 2001-061-053(A) and DGAC AD 2001-283-025(A).
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Helicopters (type certificate previously held by Eurocopter France) Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, and SA-366G1 helicopters.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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