AD 2016-09-09
Effective 06/10/2016 · Published 05/06/2016
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France)
Summary
We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2013-08-17 for Airbus Helicopters Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, and SA-366G1 helicopters. AD 2013-08-17 required initial and recurring inspections of the 9-degree fuselage frame for a crack and repairing the frame if a crack exists. This new AD modifies the compliance times and expands the inspection area of the 9-inch frame. The actions of this AD are…