Eurocopter France to Update Airworthiness Directive for AS355E, F, F1, F2, and N Helicopters

Summary

Eurocopter France is issuing an updated airworthiness directive (AD) for its AS355E, F, F1, F2, and N helicopters, requiring improved procedures for detecting oil pump wear and adding all serial-numbered pumps to the applicability, following additional cases of lubrication pump deterioration and a further investigation.