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EASA AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

AD No.: 2014-0132R1

Date: 02 June 2014

Note: This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued by EASA, acting in accordance with 

Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 on behalf of the European Community, its Member States and of 

the European third countries that participate in the activities of EASA under Article 66 of that 

Regulation.

This AD is issued in accordance with EU 748/2012, Part 21A.3B. In accordance with EC 2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.301, the 

continuing airworthiness of an aircraft shall be ensured by accomplishing any applicable ADs. Consequently, no person may operate 

an aircraft to which an AD applies, except in accordance with the requirements of that AD, unless otherwise specified by the Agency 

[EC 2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.303] or agreed with the Authority of the State of Registry [EC 216/2008, Article 14(4) exemption].

Design Approval Holder’s Name:

AIRBUS HELICOPTERS

Type/Model designation(s):

AS 350, AS 355 and EC 130 helicopters

TCDS Number: EASA.R.008, EASA.R.146

Foreign AD: Not applicable

Revision: This AD revises EASA AD 2014-0132 dated 26 May 2014.

ATA 62 Main Rotor – Rotating Star Swashplate – Inspection /

Replacement

Manufacturer(s): Airbus Helicopters, formerly Eurocopter, Eurocopter France, Aerospatiale

Applicability: AS 350 B, BA, BB, B1, B2, B3 and D helicopters, and AS 355 E, F, F1, F2, N

and NP helicopters, and EC130 B4 and T2 helicopters, all serial numbers, if 

equipped with a swashplate assembly comprising a rotating star with Part 

Number (P/N) 350A371003-04, P/N 350A371003-05, P/N 350A371003-06,

P/N 350A371003-07, or P/N 350A371003-08.

Reason: During a repair of a helicopter, it was discovered that the reconditioning of the 

rotating swashplate described in Repair Sheet (FR)350A371003AA could 

potentially induce high static stress level in the swashplate.

This condition, if not corrected, could affect the Service Life Limit (SLL) of the 

part as specified in the applicable helicopter’s Airworthiness Limitations 

Section (ALS).

To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus Helicopters issued Alert 

Service Bulletin (ASB) No. EC13062A010, ASB No. AS355 62.00.33 and ASB 

No. AS350 62.00.34, providing inspection and replacement instructions.

For the reason described above, this AD requires repetitive inspections and 

replacement of the rotating star swashplate.

This AD has been revised to amend paragraph (1) for clarification.

Effective Date: 09 June 2014 (same as original issue)
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Required Action(s) 

and Compliance

Time(s):

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously:

(1) Accomplish the actions as required by paragraph (1.1) and, depending on 

findings, (1.2) of this AD in accordance with the instructions of paragraphs 

3.B.2 and 3.B.3 of Airbus Helicopter ASB No. EC130 62A010, or ASB 

No. AS355 62.00.33, or ASB No. AS350 62.00.34, as applicable.

(1.1) Within 165 flight hours (FH) after the effective date of this AD, 

visually inspect the rotating star to identify those assemblies 

equipped with a ferrule.

(1.2) If the rotating star is equipped with a ferrule, within 165 FH after the 

effective date of this AD, and, thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 

165 FH, accomplish a dye-penetrant inspection of the rotating star.

(2) Within 30 days after identification of a repaired rotating star, contact 

Airbus Helicopter to report the Part Number and serial number in 

accordance with the instructions of paragraph 1.E.2 a) of Airbus 

Helicopter ASB No. EC130 62A010 or ASB No. AS355 62.00.33 or ASB 

No. AS350 62.00.34, as applicable.

(3) If during any inspection as required by paragraph (1) of this AD, any crack 

is found, before next flight, replace the rotating star with a serviceable one 

in accordance with the instructions of paragraph 3.B.4 of Airbus 

Helicopter ASB No. EC130 62A010 or ASB No. AS355 62.00.33 or ASB 

No. AS350 62.00.34, as applicable.

(4) Not later than 31 December 2014, unless already accomplished as 

required by paragraph (3) of this AD, replace the rotating star with a 

serviceable one in accordance with the instructions of paragraph 3.B.4 of 

Airbus Helicopter ASB No. EC130 62A010 or ASB No. AS355 62.00.33 or 

ASB No. AS350 62.00.34, as applicable.

(5) Replacement of the rotating star on a helicopter with a serviceable one,

as required by paragraph (3) or (4) of this AD, as applicable, constitutes 

terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (1) 

of this AD for that helicopter.

(6) From the effective of this AD, installation on a helicopter of a rotating star

is allowed, provided that, prior to installation, it passes an inspection in 

accordance with the instructions of Airbus Helicopter ASB No. EC130 

62A010, or ASB No. AS355 62.00.33, or ASB No. AS350 62.00.34, as 

applicable.

Ref. Publications: Airbus Helicopters ASB No. EC130 62A010 dated 28 April 2014.

Airbus Helicopters ASB No. AS355 62.00.33 dated 28 April 2014.

Airbus Helicopters ASB No. AS350 62.00.34 dated 28 April 2014.

The use of later approved revisions of these documents is acceptable for 

compliance with the requirements of this AD.

Remarks: 1. If requested and appropriately substantiated, EASA can approve 

Alternative Methods of Compliance for this AD.

2. Based on the required actions and the compliance time, EASA have 

decided to issue a Final AD with Request for Comments, postponing the 

public consultation process until after publication.

3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred to the Safety Information 

Section, Executive Directorate, EASA. E-mail: ADs@easa.europa.eu.

4. For any question concerning the technical content of the requirements in 

this AD, please contact: AIRBUS HELICOPTERS – Aéroport de Marseille 

Provence, 13725 Marignane Cedex, France

Telephone +33 (4) 42 85 97 97, Facsimile +33 (4) 42 85 99 66

E-mail: Directive.technical-support@eurocopter.com.