# N596MS: 1988 Aerospatiale AS350BA

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Aerospatiale AS350BA](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-as350ba) (registry code 8680817, 6 seats)
- Engine: [Turbomeca ARRIEL-1SER](https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-arriel-1ser) (registry code 60030)
- Data sheets: [TCDS H9EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H9EU) (Airbus Helicopters) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 1884
- Year built: 1988
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: April 25, 1996
- Certificate issued: July 29, 2025
- Expires: July 31, 2032
- Mode S code: A7B4D5
- Registered owner: [Ns Air Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NS%20AIR%20LEASING%20LLC)
- Location: [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 39.7376° N, 75.6671° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 19808, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=596MS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N596MS

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): 77 in force

### Matched by airframe (Aerospatiale AS350BA)

- [AD 2026-20-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-20-03): Placards and Markings · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1 and 11 more. Effective Nov 5, 2026
- [AD 2026-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-16-01): Main rotor drive · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1 and 5 more. Effective Sep 10, 2026
- [AD 2026-12-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-12-10): Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1 and 3 more. Effective Aug 3, 2026
- [AD 2026-12-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-12-09): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1 and 1 more. Effective Jul 21, 2026
- [AD 2026-09-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-09-15): Tail rotor head · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1 and 9 more. Effective Jul 21, 2026
- [AD 2026-12-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-12-03): Main rotor gearbox · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350B1, AS350B2 and 11 more. Effective Jul 14, 2026
- [AD 2026-07-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-07-12): Main rotor transmission mount · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1 and 3 more. Effective Apr 29, 2026
- [AD 2025-09-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-09-13): Doors · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1 and 9 more. Effective Jul 7, 2025
- [AD 2024-20-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-20-07): Emergency Equipment; Emergency Flotation Section · Apical Emergency Float Kit, P/N 20498 (STC SR00780LA or 12 others). Effective Dec 5, 2024
- [AD 2024-15-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-15-08): Main Rotor Blades · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1 and 7 more. Effective Oct 15, 2024
- [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 2022-10-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-10-51): Flight Control System · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350B1, AS350B2 and 22 more. Effective Jun 7, 2022
- [AD 2021-03-16 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-03-16-R1): Passenger/Crew Doors · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350B1, AS350B2 and 9 more. Effective Mar 24, 2022
- [AD 2022-01-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-01-01): Main Rotor System · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1 and 17 more. Effective Mar 7, 2022
- [AD 2022-02-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-02-04): Hydraulic Power System Wiring · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350B2, AS350B3 and 1 more. Effective Feb 25, 2022
- [AD 2021-17-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-17-17): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters EC135P3, EC135T3, MBB-BK 117 C-2 and 32 more. Effective Nov 22, 2021
- [AD 2021-19-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-19-09): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 6 more. Effective Nov 4, 2021
- [AD 2021-16-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-16-16): Rotorcraft Flight Control · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 9 more. Effective Oct 13, 2021
- [AD 2021-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-16-11): Tail Rotor Control System · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 9 more. Effective Oct 6, 2021
- [AD 2021-14-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-14-07): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and 12 more. Effective Aug 19, 2021
- [AD 2021-07-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-07-15): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 11 more. Effective May 7, 2021
- [AD 2021-05-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-05-09): Tail Rotor Control System · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 8 more. Effective Apr 16, 2021
- [AD 2021-04-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-04-13): Main Rotor Mast Inner Race Rings · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 11 more. Effective Apr 14, 2021
- [AD 2021-04-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-04-17): Tail Rotor Blades · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 7 more. Effective Mar 23, 2021
- [AD 2020-22-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-22-20): Main Rotor Gearbox · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 12 more. Effective Dec 14, 2020
- [AD 2015-17-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-17-01-R1): Tail Rotor · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 11 more. Effective Sep 11, 2020
- [AD 2020-02-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-02-23): Landing gear · Emergency Floats (Dart Aerospace ULC STC SR00470LA or SR00645LA). Effective Feb 28, 2020
- [AD 2019-16-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-16-16): Engine Air Intake System · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350B1, AS350B2 and 2 more. Effective Sep 26, 2019
- [AD 2018-25-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-25-17): Air Conditioning System Wiring · Airbus Helicopters 206A, 206B, 206L and 13 more. Effective Jan 22, 2019
- [AD 2018-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-02-02): Main Gearbox Mast · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 11 more. Effective Feb 12, 2018
- [AD 2017-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-22-05): Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350B1, AS350B2 and 5 more. Effective Dec 11, 2017
- [AD 2016-25-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-25-20): Main Rotor Drive System · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 13 more. Effective Jan 31, 2017
- [AD 2016-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-05-06): Rotorcraft tailboom · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 11 more. Effective Apr 8, 2016
- [AD 2015-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-17-11): Main Rotor System · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 13 more. Effective Sep 29, 2015
- [AD 2014-05-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-05-10): Tail Rotor · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 11 more. Effective May 2, 2014
- [AD 2014-05-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-05-07): Tail Rotor Control System · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 9 more. Effective Apr 15, 2014
- [AD 2014-04-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-04-11): Tail rotor blades · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 8 more. Effective Apr 9, 2014
- [AD 2014-02-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-02-05): Main Rotor Control · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350B1, AS350B2 and 5 more. Effective Mar 7, 2014
- [AD 2013-23-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-23-10): Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 8 more. Effective Dec 30, 2013
- [AD 2013-23-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-23-09): Doors · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 11 more. Effective Dec 27, 2013
- [AD 2013-16-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-16-03): Tail Rotor Gearbox · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 11 more. Effective Oct 22, 2013
- [AD 2013-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-17-01): Tail rotor control system · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 11 more. Effective Oct 9, 2013
- [AD 2013-10-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-10-51): Rotorcraft Servo System · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 11 more. Effective Jul 31, 2013
- [AD 2013-08-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-08-19): Fuselage Door Hinges · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 10 more. Effective Jun 5, 2013
- [AD 2012-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-25-01): Emergency Equipment · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 11 more. Effective Jun 5, 2013
- [AD 2012-26-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-26-07): AERAZUR emergency flotation gear container assemblies · Airbus Helicopters AS350BA. Effective Feb 11, 2013
- [AD 2012-17-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-17-03): Hydraulic Power System · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350B1, AS350B2 and 3 more. Effective Oct 11, 2012
- [AD 2011-18-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-18-12): Vertical stabilizer spar/rib structure · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 8 more. Effective Feb 8, 2012
- [AD 2011-10-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-10-12): Pinion · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350B1, AS350B2 and 3 more. Effective Jun 22, 2011
- [AD 2010-22-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-22-08): Main rotor servo-controls and tail rotor servo-controls · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 8 more. Effective Nov 26, 2010

### Matched by engine (Turbomeca ARRIEL-1SER)

None in force.

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

- [AD 2025-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-06-04) (historical): Main Rotor Gearbox · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350B1, AS350B2 and 11 more. Effective May 9, 2025
- [AD 2023-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-01-04) (historical): Tail Rotor Head · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1 and 9 more. Effective Mar 8, 2023
- [AD 2022-11-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-11-08) (historical): Electrical Power System, Aircraft Fuel System, Hydraulic Power System, Doors, Fuselage Structure, Main Rotor System, Main Rotor Drive System, Tail Rotor System, Tail Rotor Drive System, Rotorcraft Flight Control · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1 and 5 more. Effective Jul 8, 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 2021-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-05-02) (historical): Main Rotor System · Airbus Helicopters AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1 and 12 more. Effective Apr 16, 2021
- [AD 2021-03-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-03-16) (historical): Passenger/Crew Doors · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 9 more. Effective Mar 3, 2021
- [AD 2020-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-24-03) (historical): Rotorcraft Flight Control · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 6 more. Effective Dec 16, 2020
- [AD 2018-18-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-18-12) (historical): Engine Air Intake System · Airbus Helicopters AS-350B, AS-350B1, AS-350B2 and 2 more. Effective Sep 25, 2018
- [AD 2018-15-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-15-02) (historical): Tail Rotor Control System · Airbus Helicopters AS-350B, AS-350B1, AS-350B2 and 8 more. Effective Aug 3, 2018
- [AD 2015-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-17-01) (historical): Tail Rotor · Airbus Helicopters AS-350B, AS-350B1, AS-350B2 and 11 more. Effective Sep 24, 2015
- [AD 2014-07-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-07-52) (historical): Rotorcraft Tailboom · Airbus Helicopters AS-350B, AS-350B1, AS-350B2 and 11 more. Effective Jun 25, 2014
- [AD 2013-21-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-21-01) (historical): Tail Rotor · Airbus Helicopters AS-350B, AS-350B1, AS-350B2 and 11 more. Effective Oct 25, 2013
- [AD 2013-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-15-03) (historical): Hydraulic Pump, Main · Airbus Helicopters AS-350B, AS-350B1, AS-350B2 and 5 more. Effective Aug 8, 2013
- [AD 2011-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-22-05) (historical): Tail rotor control system · Airbus Helicopters AS-350B, AS-350B1, AS-350B2 and 11 more. Effective Nov 25, 2011
- [AD 2010-21-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-21-01) (historical): Fuselage Misc. Structure · Eurocopter France AS-350B, AS-350B1, AS-350B2 and 8 more. Effective Oct 29, 2010
- [AD 2010-11-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-11-51) (historical): Tail Rotor Control System · Airbus Helicopters AS-350B, AS-350B1, AS-350B2 and 9 more. Effective Sep 2, 2010
- [AD 2003-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-25-01) (historical): Hoist operator control unit · Airbus Helicopters AS-350B, AS-350B1, AS-350B2 and 11 more. Effective Jan 20, 2004
- [AD 2003-22-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-22-06) (historical): Tail rotor pitch control rod (control Rod) · Eurocopter France AS-350B, AS-350B1, AS-350B2 and 10 more. Effective Dec 3, 2003
- [AD 2002-02-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-02-51) (historical): Metal bushing and the STARFLEX star arm end (arm end) · Eurocopter France AS-350B, AS-350B1, AS-350B2 and 11 more
- [AD 2001-26-53](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-26-53) (historical): Servocontrols · Eurocopter France AS-350B, AS-350B1, AS-350B2 and 3 more. Effective Feb 6, 2002
- [AD 2000-10-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-10-10) (historical): Main Gearbox Suspension Bi-directional Cross-Beam · Eurocopter France AS-350B, AS-350B1, AS-350B2 and 7 more. Effective Jun 26, 2000
- [AD 86-15-10 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-15-10-R2) (historical): Main Rotor Head Components, the Main Gearbox (MGB) Suspension Bars, and Ground Resonance Prevention System Components · Eurocopter France AS-350B, AS-350B1, AS-350B2 and 8 more. Effective May 23, 2000
- [AD 99-24-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-24-18) (historical): Tail Rotor Spider Plate Bearing · Eurocopter France AS-350B, AS-350B1, AS-350B2 and 8 more. Effective Dec 15, 1999
- [AD 98-24-35](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-24-35) (historical): Outboard Spherical Bearing Ball · Eurocopter France AS-350B, AS-350B1, AS-350B2 and 9 more. Effective Dec 17, 1998
- [AD 98-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-14-01) (historical): Cross-Beam Crack Inspection · Eurocopter France AS-350B, AS-350B1, AS-350B2 and 7 more. Effective Aug 3, 1998
- [AD 89-21-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-21-01) (historical): Main Rotor Swash Plate Bearing · Eurocopter France AS-350B, AS-350B1, AS-350B2 and 10 more. Effective May 3, 1990
- [AD 86-15-10 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-15-10-R1) (historical): Main Rotor Arms & Gearbox Bars · Eurocopter France AS-350B, AS-350B1, AS-350B2 and 10 more. Effective Mar 22, 1990
- [AD 85-14-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-14-06-R1) (historical): Fuselage Tailboom Interface · Eurocopter France AS-350B, AS-350B1, AS-350B2 and 10 more. Effective Sep 12, 1985

All 105: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N596MS/ads.md

## Information bulletins (advisory) (6 in force)

- [SAIB SW-17-23R2](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-17-23R2): Fuel System. Issued Jul 15, 2019
- [SAIB SW-15-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-15-20): Air Conditioning System Wiring. Issued Aug 13, 2015
- [SAIB SW-15-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-15-04): Cabin Ventilation Air Scoop Draining. Issued Nov 25, 2014
- [SAIB SW-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-11-07): Star Flex Arm Failures on Eurocopter France Model AS350, AS355, and EC130 Helicopters. Issued Dec 20, 2010
- [SAIB SW-09-49](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-09-49): Eurocopter AS350BA Emergency Floats. Issued Sep 1, 2009
- [SAIB SW-07-22R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-07-22R1): Serrated lock washers. Issued Apr 3, 2007
- [SAIB SW-17-23R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-17-23R1) (historical): Fuel System. Issued Mar 2, 2018

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N596MS.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N596MS.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Reports filed since August 8, 2011, when the mark's previous registration was cancelled.

## Earlier aircraft with N596MS

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N596MS before.

- [Cancelled 2011-08-08](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N596MS-2011-08-08): Boeing 747-400, S/N 25645. Exported to Turkey. Owner: [Wells Fargo Bank Northwest Na Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELLS%20FARGO%20BANK%20NORTHWEST%20NA%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City)

## Related

- Other Aerospatiale AS350BA aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-as350ba/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Aerospatiale AS350BA: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-as350ba/stcs.md
- The Turbomeca ARRIEL-1SER engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-arriel-1ser.md

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