AD Amdt-39-10463

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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA 365N, N1 and AS 365N2 Helicopters

AD Number
Amdt-39-10463
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 97-SW-21-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 17676

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Eurocopter France Model SA 365N, N1 and AS 365N2 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA 365N, N1 and AS 365N2 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the main gearbox suspension diagonal cross-member could cause the main gearbox to pivot, resulting in severe vibrations and a subsequent forced landing.

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Required Actions

Inspect the main gearbox suspension diagonal cross-member for cracks. Remove and replace the diagonal cross-member if any cracks are found.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter France Model SA 365N, N1, and AS 365N2 helicopters.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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