routineRule

AD FAA-2018-0384

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Summary

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, EC155B1, SA-365N1, and SA-366G1 helicopters. This AD requires repetitive inspections of the aft fuselage outer skin. This AD was prompted by several reports of aft fuselage outer skin disbonding. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2018-0384

Document Number

2018-19750

Type

Rule

Publication Date

September 17, 2018

Effective Date

October 22, 2018

Affected Manufacturer

Airbus

Criticality

routine

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2018-0384

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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