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Business · 25/09/2012Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Eurocopter France Proposes New Airworthiness Directive for Eurocopter Model Helicopters

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Eurocopter France is proposing a new airworthiness directive to address issues with the vertical gyro unit on certain Eurocopter Model SA-365N1, AS-365N2, and AS365N3 helicopters, which could lead to loss of control and disorientation of pilots.

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