# N552AC: 2014 Eurocopter EC 225 LP

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Eurocopter EC 225 LP](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-ec-225-lp) (registry code 8680997, 23 seats)
- Engine: [Turbomeca MAKILA-2A1](https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-makila-2a1) (registry code 60090)
- Data sheets: [TCDS H4EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H4EU) (Airbus Helicopters), [TCDS E00077EN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00077EN) (Turbomeca S.A.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 2876
- Year built: 2014
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: September 20, 2019
- Certificate issued: April 2, 2018
- Expires: April 30, 2028
- Mode S code: A706DC
- Registered owner: [Vertical Aviation No 1 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VERTICAL%20AVIATION%20NO%201%20LLC)
- Location: [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 25.7655° N, 80.1843° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 33131, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=552AC
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N552AC

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 66 in force

### Matched by airframe (Eurocopter EC 225 LP)

- [AD 2026-17-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-17-05): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters H160-B, EC225LP, AS 365 N3 and 18 more. Effective Oct 2, 2026
- [AD 2026-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-05-02): Horizontal stabilizer structure · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 3 more. Effective Mar 18, 2026
- [AD 2025-24-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-24-05): Aircraft fuel filter/strainer · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 3 more. Effective Jan 12, 2026
- [AD 2025-23-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-23-07): Main Rotor Transmission Mount · Airbus Helicopters AS332L2 and EC225LP. Effective Jan 12, 2026
- [AD 2025-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-24-03): Main rotor drive system · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Dec 26, 2025
- [AD 2025-18-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-18-09): Main Rotor Transmission Mount · Airbus Helicopters AS332L2 and EC225LP. Effective Oct 21, 2025
- [AD 2025-17-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-17-03): Emergency Equipment · Airbus Helicopters AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2 and 1 more. Effective Sep 8, 2025
- [AD 2025-12-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-12-05): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Jul 25, 2025
- [AD 2025-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-10-02): Electrical Connectors; and Electrical Power System Wiring · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Jul 8, 2025
- [AD 2025-05-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-05-08): Cabin equipment/furnishings · Airbus Helicopters AS332L1 and EC225LP. Effective Apr 21, 2025
- [AD 2025-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-03-02): Flight compartment equipment · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 15 more. Effective Mar 7, 2025
- [AD 2025-03-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-03-01): Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Mar 5, 2025
- [AD 2024-24-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-24-51): Main Rotor Head · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Dec 20, 2024
- [AD 2024-17-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-17-08): Main Rotor System · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Nov 7, 2024
- [AD 2024-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-02-01): Passenger crew doors · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Mar 1, 2024
- [AD 2023-13-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-13-08): Aircraft Fuel Distribution System · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Aug 28, 2023
- [AD 2023-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-11-07): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters 47, 206, 210 and 237 more. Effective Jun 22, 2023
- [AD 2023-08-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-08-06): Emergency Exits · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 3 more. Effective Jun 22, 2023
- [AD 2022-24-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-24-12): Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Jan 6, 2023
- [AD 2022-14-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-14-51): Main Rotor System · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Aug 3, 2022
- [AD 2022-07-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-07-09): Engine Controls · Airbus Helicopters AS332L2 and EC225LP. Effective May 11, 2022
- [AD 2022-05-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-05-10): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2 and 57 more. Effective Apr 20, 2022
- [AD 2022-03-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-17): Tail Rotor System · Airbus Helicopters AS332L2 and EC225LP. Effective Mar 22, 2022
- [AD 2022-01-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-01-03): Fire Bottle, Portable · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 35 more. Effective Mar 7, 2022
- [AD 2021-26-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-26-14): Fuselage Structure · Airbus Helicopters AS332L2 and EC225LP. Effective Feb 9, 2022
- [AD 2021-22-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-22-15): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters AS332L2 and EC225LP. Effective Jan 3, 2022
- [AD 2021-22-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-22-07): Fire Bottle, Portable · Airbus A319-111, A319-112, A319-113 and 127 more. Effective Nov 18, 2021
- [AD 2021-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-16-05): Main Rotor Gearbox · Airbus Helicopters AS332L2 and EC225LP. Effective Oct 13, 2021
- [AD 2021-19-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-19-16): Passenger/Crew Doors · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 3 more. Effective Oct 12, 2021
- [AD 2021-13-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-13-17): Main Rotor System · Airbus Helicopters AS332L2 and EC225LP. Effective Aug 17, 2021
- [AD 2021-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-11-05): Main Rotor Drive System Wiring · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Jul 12, 2021
- [AD 2021-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-10-03): Life Raft · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Jun 22, 2021
- [AD 2021-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-05-06): Window/Windshield System · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 6 more. Effective Apr 19, 2021
- [AD 2021-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-02-01): Placards and markings · Airbus Helicopters AS-365N2, AS-365N3, AS332C and 7 more. Effective Apr 6, 2021
- [AD 2020-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-23-03): Emergency Flotation Section · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 3 more. Effective Jan 4, 2021
- [AD 2020-20-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-20-08): Main Rotor Gearbox · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 3 more. Effective Dec 11, 2020
- [AD 2020-15-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-15-15): Rotorcraft Flight Controls · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Sep 3, 2020
- [AD 2020-11-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-11-02): Doors · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 3 more. Effective Jun 25, 2020
- [AD 2018-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-05-01): Emergency Exits · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 3 more. Effective Apr 5, 2018
- [AD 2017-19-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-19-21): Main Rotor Gearbox · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Oct 30, 2017
- [AD 2017-10-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-10-12): Aerodynamic Fairings · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 3 more. Effective Aug 15, 2017
- [AD 2016-07-29](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-07-29): Main Hydraulic System · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 2 more. Effective May 16, 2016
- [AD 2015-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-09-01): Main Rotor Blades · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Jun 9, 2015
- [AD 2015-02-27](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-02-27): Main rotor gearbox · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 2 more. Effective Feb 17, 2015
- [AD 2014-11-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-11-08): Engine Controls · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Jul 8, 2014
- [AD 2014-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-10-03): Ice/Rain Protection System Wiring · Airbus Helicopters AS332L1 and EC225LP. Effective Jun 11, 2014
- [AD 2014-05-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-05-11): Rotorcraft Flight Control · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 3 more. Effective Apr 15, 2014
- [AD 2014-04-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-04-12): Auto Flight System · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Apr 7, 2014
- [AD 2014-02-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-02-09): Emergency Flotation Section · Airbus Helicopters AS332L1 and EC225LP. Effective Feb 24, 2014
- [AD 2013-26-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-26-11): Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Feb 18, 2014

### Matched by engine (Turbomeca MAKILA-2A1)

- [AD 2016-12-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-12-06): Diffusers · Turbomeca Makila 2A and Makila 2A1. Effective Jul 22, 2016
- [AD 2016-06-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-06-09): Oil leakage from the low pressure oil system · Turbomeca Makila 2A and Makila 2A1. Effective Apr 6, 2016
- [AD 2014-16-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-16-15): Splines of the high-pressure (HP) fuel pump/metering valve and the module M01 drive gear · Turbomeca Makila 2A and Makila 2A1. Effective Sep 19, 2014

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2024-10-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-10-13) (historical): Aircraft fuel filter/strainer · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 3 more. Effective Aug 13, 2024
- [AD 2021-05-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-05-03) (historical): Aircraft Fuel Distribution System · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Jan 27, 2022
- [AD 2021-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-13) (historical): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters K-225, K-190A, K-240 and 237 more. Effective Dec 9, 2021
- [AD 2021-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-16-02) (historical): Passenger/Crew Doors · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 3 more. Effective Sep 24, 2021
- [AD 2021-04-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-04-18) (historical): Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Mar 25, 2021
- [AD 2020-23-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-23-05) (historical): Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Dec 24, 2020
- [AD 2020-23-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-23-02) (historical): Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Dec 4, 2020
- [AD 2020-06-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-06-12) (historical): Main Rotor Gearbox · Airbus Helicopters AS332L2 and EC225LP. Effective May 11, 2020
- [AD 2019-19-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-19-13) (historical): Main Rotor Gearbox · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Nov 5, 2019
- [AD 2019-03-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-03-12) (historical): Life raft · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective Apr 11, 2019
- [AD 2018-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-11-01) (historical): Fuselage Main, Structure · Airbus Helicopters AS332L2 and EC225LP. Effective Jun 27, 2018
- [AD 2018-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-08-01) (historical): Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate · Airbus Helicopters EC225LP. Effective May 8, 2018
- [AD 2017-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-17-01) (historical): Main Rotor System · Airbus Helicopters AS332L2 and EC225LP. Effective Sep 25, 2017
- [AD 2017-09-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-09-05) (historical): Emergency Flotation Section · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 3 more. Effective May 26, 2017
- [AD 2016-12-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-12-51) (historical): Main Rotor Gearbox · Airbus Helicopters AS332L2 and EC225LP. Effective Jul 20, 2016
- [AD 2015-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-26-01) (historical): Placards and Markings · Airbus Helicopters AS-365N2, AS-365N3, AS332C1 and 5 more. Effective Jan 26, 2016
- [AD 2013-19-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-19-19) (historical): JASC Code: 6320 Main rotor gearbox · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1 and 2 more. Effective Oct 16, 2013
- [AD 2012-01-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-01-03) (historical): Rotor Drive System · Eurocopter France AS332L2 and EC225LP. Effective Feb 22, 2012

All 84: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N552AC/ads.md

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force)

- [SAIB SW-08-30R2](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-08-30R2): Inadvertent Deployment of Crash Position Indicator (CPI) Beacon. Issued Jul 1, 2008
- [SAIB SW-08-30R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-08-30R1) (historical): Inadvertent Deployment of Crash Position Indicator (CPI) Beacon. Issued Jun 30, 2008

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N552AC.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N552AC.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations.

- [SDR MHNA20250723](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MHNA20250723), Jul 23, 2025: DAMPENER. BROKEN. DURING A ROTOR TRACK AND BALANCE FLIGHT, THERE WAS AN ISSUE. AFTER COMPLETION OF THE FINAL MCP TRACKING STAGE, A MODERATE TO SEVERE VIBRATION WAS FELT THROUGHOU

## Related

- Other Eurocopter EC 225 LP aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-ec-225-lp/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Eurocopter EC 225 LP: https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-ec-225-lp/stcs.md
- The Turbomeca MAKILA-2A1 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-makila-2a1.md

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