Manufacturer
Airbus Helicopters
Number
EASA 2019-0225-E (Emergency)
Model(s)
AS350B3, EC135T2
Published Date
Effective Date
Summary
Applies to AS305B2 helicopters with Safran Arriel 2D engines, as well as all EC135T2s, that have accumulated less than 300 hours since first flight. Requires a one-time visual inspection of main gearbox drive shafts, including relevant fittings at flexible couplings on both ends (input and engine sides). Any deficiencies must be corrected per Airbus Helicopters AS350 Emergency Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) 63.00.32 and EC 130 ASB 63A019 (published as single document).
UUID
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