AD 80-15-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA-365C | Amendment 39-3845; AD 80-15-05 Model AS350 and SA365C Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA-365C1 | Amendment 39-3845; AD 80-15-05 Model AS350 and SA365C Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA-365C2 | Amendment 39-3845; AD 80-15-05 Model AS350 and SA365C Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | AS350B | Amendment 39-3845; AD 80-15-05 Model AS350 and SA365C Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | AS350B1 | Amendment 39-3845; AD 80-15-05 Model AS350 and SA365C Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | AS350C | Amendment 39-3845; AD 80-15-05 Model AS350 and SA365C Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | AS350D | Amendment 39-3845; AD 80-15-05 Model AS350 and SA365C Series Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | AS350D1 | Amendment 39-3845; AD 80-15-05 Model AS350 and SA365C Series Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the spherical thrust bearing rear block P/N 704A-33-633-27 or P/N 704A-33-633-30.
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Required Actions
Inspect the spherical thrust bearing rear block to determine its serial number. If the serial number is listed in the applicable service bulletin, remove the block from service, return it to the factory, and replace it with a serviceable block with an approved serial number. For spares, inspect and return blocks with listed serial numbers to the factory.
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Compliance Time
within the next five hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters models SA-365C, SA-365C1, SA-365C2, AS350B, AS350B1, AS350C, AS350D, AS350D1 with spherical thrust bearing rear block P/N 704A-33-633-27 or P/N 704A-33-633-30 installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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