AD 2022-11-18

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2022-11-18
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2022-0381
FR Citation
87 FR 34770

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Model AS355E Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in fire propagation in case of exposure to high temperature, damage to the helicopter, and injury to the occupants.

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Required Actions

Inspect the inside of the duct of the engine cowling for finish paint and, depending on the inspection results, accomplish applicable corrective actions, such as repainting the affected part and replacing the affected part.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Helicopters Model AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, SA-365N, SA-365N1, EC 155B, and EC155B1 helicopters, certificated in any category.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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