# Aerospatiale AS 355F1 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8680810 - Manufacturer (registry): AEROSPATIALE - Model: AS 355F1 - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 2 · Turbo-shaft - Seats: 7 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS H11EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H11EU) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Airbus Helicopters - Registered aircraft: 9 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-as-355f1 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2026-20-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-20-08): Tail rotor drive system · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 2 more. Effective Nov 5, 2026 - [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 2026-16-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-16-03): Tail Rotor Drive System · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 2 more. Effective Sep 17, 2026 - [AD 2026-10-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-10-16): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 3 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 2026-05-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-05-09): Powerplant/Engine Drains · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 3 more. Effective Mar 25, 2026 - [AD 2025-24-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-24-04): Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib Structure · Airbus Helicopters AS350B3, AS355E, AS355F and 4 more. Effective Jan 12, 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 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 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 2023-03-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-03-13): Tail Rotor Drive System · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 2 more. Effective Mar 31, 2023 - [AD 2022-11-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-11-18): Engine Cowling System · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 7 more. Effective Jul 13, 2022 - [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 2021-20-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-20-06): Turbine section · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 1 more. Effective Nov 22, 2021 - [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 2020-20-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-20-14): Rotorcraft Servo System · Airbus Helicopters AS-365N2, AS-365N3, AS355F and 11 more. Effective Oct 23, 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 2020-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-09-01): Main Rotor Gearbox · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 2 more. Effective May 28, 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 2018-19-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-19-10): Tail Rotor Driveshaft · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 2 more. Effective Oct 30, 2018 - [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 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 2015-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-12-01): Fuel Flow Sensor · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 1 more. Effective Jul 14, 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 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 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 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 2022-19-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-19-13) (historical): Tail Rotor Blades · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 3 more. Effective Oct 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 2021-20-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-20-16) (historical): Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 4 more. Effective Nov 22, 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 2021-04-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-04-15) (historical): Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib · Airbus Helicopters AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2 and 3 more. Effective Mar 23, 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 2018-15-02](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 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 2008-24-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-24-04) (historical): Magnetic chip detector plug (chip detector) · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 2 more. Effective Dec 30, 2008 - [AD 2003-21-09 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-21-09-R1) (historical): Magnetic chip detector plug (chip detector) and the main gearbox (MGB) oil-sight glass · Eurocopter France AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2 and 1 more. Effective Jul 6, 2006 - [AD 2004-01-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-01-51) (historical): Main or combiner gearbox · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 2 more. Effective Mar 15, 2004 - [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 2003-21-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-21-09) (historical): Magnetic chip detector · Eurocopter France AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 2 more. Effective Nov 26, 2003 - [AD 2002-21-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-21-51) (historical): Magnetic chip detector plug · Eurocopter France AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 2 more. Effective Jan 2, 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 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 112: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-as-355f1/ads.md ## Information bulletins (advisory) (3) - [SAIB SW-15-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-15-04): Cabin Ventilation Air Scoop Draining. Issued Nov 25, 2014 - [SAIB SW-11-33](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-11-33): Eurocopter France Model AS 355 Helicopters; Main Gearbox Cowling Lock Improvement. Issued May 16, 2011 - [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 ## Registered aircraft (9) - [N101MZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101MZ): [Bohonis David C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOHONIS%20DAVID%20C), North Delta, built 1980, S/N 5045, Non-citizen corporation, flight hours not reported - [N179MT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N179MT): [Analar Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANALAR%20CORP), [Princeton, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Princeton), S/N 5183 - [N355AG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N355AG): [Hover-Views Unlimited Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOVER-VIEWS%20UNLIMITED%20INC), [Syosset, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Syosset), built 1982, S/N 5109 - [N355FF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N355FF): [Richards William](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICHARDS%20WILLIAM), [Gardiner, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Gardiner), built 1982, S/N 5133 - [N355HC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N355HC): [Am Air Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AM%20AIR%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Green Oaks, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Green%20Oaks), S/N 5184 - [N355TH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N355TH): [Timberland Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TIMBERLAND%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Ashland, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Ashland), built 1981, S/N 5111 - [N707MD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N707MD): [Efw Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EFW%20INC), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 1984, S/N 5306 - [N709AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N709AC): [Jbd Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JBD%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [Englewood, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Englewood), built 1982, S/N 5114 - [N710AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N710AC): [Jbd Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JBD%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [Englewood, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Englewood), built 1982, S/N 5234 ## NTSB investigations (17) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN20LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA273), Jul 11, 2020: Aerospatiale AS355 (N708AC), Rifle, CO, destroyed. Probable cause: A loss of tail rotor effectiveness, the pilot’s subsequent loss of helicopter control, and collision with terrain. - [NTSB ERA12FA563](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA563), Sep 15, 2012: Aerospatiale AS 355F1 (N58020), West Windsor, NJ, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: Disconnection of the upper rod end from the fore/aft servo due to severely worn threads, which resulted in a loss of control and separation of a main rotor blade during cruise flight. Contributing to… - [NTSB WPR12LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA125), Mar 3, 2012: Aerospatiale AS 355F1 (N101MZ), Makakilo City, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power while maneuvering over rough/uneven terrain that was precipitated by the failure of a 3rd stage turbine blade as a result of high-cycle fatigue. - [NTSB CEN10CA545](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA545), Sep 17, 2010: Aerospatiale AS 355F1 (N5802W), Pikes Peak, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The helicopter's encounter with an unexpected downdraft, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB MIA03FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA120), Jun 11, 2003: Aerospatiale AS355F1 (N217ES), Madison, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot in command's diverted attention and loss of control while attempting to takeoff, which resulted in the main rotor blades being dragged, and the helicopter rolling over. - [NTSB ATL02FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA062), Mar 9, 2002: Eurocopter France AS355 F1 (N355D), Savannah, GA, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to follow operating procedures and, experienced spatial disorientation while attempting a night landing to an offshore platform. A factor was a dark night. - [NTSB FTW02LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA006), Oct 8, 2001: Aerospatiale AS355F1 (N911BB), Rosebud, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilots impairment due to drugs. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions, the pilot's failure to refuel, resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and… - [NTSB LAX01LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA283), Aug 18, 2001: Aerospatiale AS 355F1 (N53LH), Vinton, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which caused "brown-out" conditions during departure liftoff and resulted in loss of control of the helicopter. - [NTSB LAX00MA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00MA273), Jul 21, 2000: Aerospatiale AS 355F1 (N510TG), Kahului, Maui, HI, destroyed, 7 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate decision by which he continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Also causal was his failure to maintain terrain clearance resulting in a… - [NTSB NYC99LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA059), Feb 12, 1999: Aerospatiale 355 (N355MF), Toledo, OH, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to continue the flight which resulted in inadvertent flight into IMC, and the subsequent spatial disorientation and loss of control. A factor in the accident was the inaccuracy… - [NTSB NYC95LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA009), Oct 15, 1994: Aerospatiale AS-355 (N5787A), Jonesville, VA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. - [NTSB FTW90LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA060), Jan 23, 1990: Aerospatiale AS355F-1 (N5791N), High Island Ao6, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: UNDETERMINED DUE TO THE LACK OF PHYSICAL EVIDENCE. - [NTSB FTW89FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA159), Sep 3, 1989: Aerospatiale AS-355F-1 (N5796P), Houma, LA, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF BOTH PILOTS TO SEE-AND-AVOID EACH OTHER'S AIRCRAFT (INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT). A PROBABLE FACTOR WAS: FAILURE OF EITHER PILOT TO ISSUE A TRAFFIC ADVISORY. - [NTSB LAX86MA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86MA309), Jul 18, 1986: Aerospatiale AS-355F-1 (N57967), Morgan City, LA, destroyed - [NTSB LAX86MA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86MA268), Jun 18, 1986: Aerospatiale AS-355F-1 (N5796T), Galveston, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW85LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA111), Feb 4, 1985: Aerospatiale AS 355F-1 (N5796A), Sabine Pass, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW83IA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83IA279), Jun 12, 1983: Aerospatiale AS 355 F (N5796A), High Island 582, incident, no damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (44) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20200711011209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200711011209A), Jul 11, 2020: Aerospatiale AS 355F1 (N708AC), Rifle, CO, Destroyed. According to the crewmember, the aircraft was in a hover for a few seconds while trying to decide which power line to observe. The aircraft started to sway… - [Accident 20120915021309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120915021309A), Sep 15, 2012: Aerospatiale AS 355F1 (N58020), West Windsor, NJ, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On September 15, 2012, about 1200 eastern daylight time, an Aerospatiale as 355F1, N58020, operated by analar corporation, was destroyed when it impacted… - [Accident 20120302003389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120302003389A), Mar 2, 2012: Aerospatiale AS 355F1 (N101MZ), Makakilo, HI, Substantial damage. On March 2, 2012, at approximately 1530, N101MZ was being operated by rogers helicopters (cucl) under 14 CFR § 133 and was conducting a external load operation… - [Accident 20100917044559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100917044559A), Sep 17, 2010: Aerospatial AS 355F1 (N5802W), Manatou Springs, CO, Substantial damage. On September 17, 2010 ar aprx 0700, ac N5802W an AS355 helicopter impacted the terrain aprx one mile sw of the summit of pikes peak, CO at 14000' MSL. The… - [Incident 20031217035799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031217035799I), Dec 17, 2003: Aerosp AS355F1 (N69TL). (-23) The pilot stated that on December 17, 2003 at approximately 16:27 he was the pilot in command of AS-355-F1, N69TL, en route to jfk airport when… - [Accident 20030611015409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030611015409A), Jun 11, 2003: Aerosp AS355F1 (N217ES), Madison, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) On June 11, 2003, at 1329 local time, an aerospatiale AS-335-F1 helicopter, N217ES, registered to banc one leasing corp., and operated by cj systems… - [Accident 20020308003029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020308003029A), Mar 8, 2002: Aerosp AS355F1 (N355D), Savannah, GA, No damage, 2 fatal. (.19) On March 8, 2002, at 2000 eastern standard time, a Eurocopter AS355/F1, N355D, registered and operated by sk logistics, inc., ditched 45 miles east off… - [Incident 20011206034189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011206034189I), Dec 6, 2001: Aerosp AS355F1 (N349AA), Lompoc, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) On 12/06/01 at approximately 0830 the commercial pilot landed the AS-355 helicopter on a cement "pad" at point conception, CA. This "pad", which had been… - [Accident 20011007032419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011007032419A), Oct 7, 2001: Aerosp AS355F1 (N911BB), Fallscounty, TX, No damage. (-23) On October 7, 2001, at approximately 2253 CDT, N911BB, a AS-355-F1 operated by southwest helicopters, a 14 CFR part 135 EMS company, crash landed… - [Accident 20010818022649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010818022649A), Aug 18, 2001: Aerosp AS355F1 (N53LH), Vinton, CA, Substantial damage. (.19) On August 18, 2001, at 1432 hours pacific daylight time, an aerospatiale as 355F1 helicopter, N53LH, rolled onto its side and came to rest during takeoff… - [Accident 20000721012909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000721012909A), Jul 21, 2000: Aerosp AS355F1 (N510TG), Kahului, HI, No damage, 7 fatal. (-23) Pilot flew into clouds, started to descend, impacted with mountain. - [Accident 19990212001329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990212001329A), Feb 12, 1999: Aerosp AS355F1 (N355MF), Toledo, OH, Destroyed. St. vincent's hospital air ambulance (aerospatiale AS-355 F1 helicopter) was on it's third attempted take-off from the hospital (it had returned twice… - [Incident 19980716026149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980716026149I), Jul 16, 1998: Aerosp AS355F1 (N811DB), Kahului, HI, Minor damage. While at the Kahului heliport, observed aircraft landing with left engine cowling flapping in the wind. After engine shut down, found engine cowling forward… - [Incident 19950622027589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950622027589I), Jun 22, 1995: Aerosp AS355F1 (N5774M), Lafayette, LA. Yaw on takeoff. Chip light on. NR1 engine oil pressure zero. Flew to base. Both chip detectors covered with metal - [Incident 19950223009059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950223009059I), Feb 23, 1995: Aerosp AS355F1 (N5796T), Gulf Of Mexico, LA, Minor damage. Narrative: about two miles east of west cameron 280, Gulf Of Mexico, the aircraft yawed to the right and a metal-to-metal noise could be heard. The pilot… - [Incident 19950203007699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950203007699I), Feb 3, 1995: Aerosp AS355F1 (N5793Y), Intracoastal Ci, LA. Narrative: on final approach to an offshore platform, the no. 1 engine fire warning light illuminated. No sign of a fire was found after the engines were shut… - [Incident 19950113005019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950113005019I), Jan 13, 1995: Aerosp AS355E (N372E), Gulf Of Mexico, LA, No damage. Narrative: while in cruise flight and enroute to an offshore platform, the no. 1 engine failed. The pilot secured the failed engine and continued on to the… - [Accident 19941015034889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941015034889A), Oct 15, 1994: Aerosp AS355F1 (N5787A), Jonesville, VA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft struck powerlines while conducting aerial application. Crashed in a field. - [Incident 19940715034609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940715034609I), Jul 15, 1994: Aerosp AS355F1 (N57936), Gulf Of Mexico, LA, Minor damage. Narrative: the pilot stated that, while in cruise flight over the Gulf Of Mexico, he felt a slight yaw in the aircraft and heard a thump. The pilot diverted… - [Incident 19940623027629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940623027629I), Jun 23, 1994: Snias AS350B (N911NW), Amarillo, TX, Minor damage. Struck wire on takeoff from a highway. Made immediate landing. Minor main rotor damage. - [Incident 19940508023509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940508023509I), May 8, 1994: Aerosp AS355F (N57936), Patterson, LA, Minor damage. Right engine cowling departed helicopter on approach. Damage to rotors. Cowling and support bar cracked. - [Incident 19900518030059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900518030059I), May 18, 1990: Aerosp AS355F1 (N5802T), Gulf Of Mexico, LA, Minor damage. Oil pressure fluctuating. Forced landing on water. Vent oil line had come lose. - [Incident 19900419023649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900419023649I), Apr 19, 1990: Aerosp AS355E (N5787T), New Orleans, LA. Smoke in cockpit during engine cool down prior to shutdown. Found shorted wires on DC power distribution panel. - [Incident 19900314016409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900314016409I), Mar 14, 1990: Aerosp AS355F1 (N5802W), Gulf Of Mexico, LA. Blew a parked helicopter off of an offshore heliport while attempting to land in high winds. - [Accident 19900123001969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900123001969A), Jan 23, 1990: Aerosp AS355F1 (N5791N), Gulf Of Mexicol, LA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Helicopter became missing 20 miles offshore. Pieces of wreckage found. IMC in area. VFR equipped only. - [Accident 19890903033631A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890903033631A), Sep 3, 1989: Aerosp AS355F1 (N5796P), Houma, LA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Climbed and collided with N24516 that was at cruise flight and had made a avoidence manuever. Both fell to ground. - [Incident 19890728047179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890728047179I), Jul 28, 1989: Aerosp AS355F1 (N5793Y), Houma, LA. NR1 engine failure inflight. Successful single engine landing. Fuel control spur gear shaft assembly had failed. - [Incident 19890718050819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890718050819I), Jul 18, 1989: Aerosp AS355F1 (N5791M), Gulf Of Mexico, LA, Minor damage. During final stages of the approach to land the tail rotor struck the safety fence. - [Incident 19890610047009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890610047009I), Jun 10, 1989: Aerosp AS355F1 (N5775Y), Houma, LA. Severe rotor vibration. Precautionary landing on road. Had spherical bearing failure. - [Incident 19890605041009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890605041009I), Jun 5, 1989: Aerosp AS355F1 (N5793Z), Gulf Of Mexico, LA, Minor damage. Aircraft yawed on takeoff. Returned. Found oil cooler fan cowling missing. Latches had failed. - [Incident 19890521038989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890521038989I), May 21, 1989: Aerosp AS355F1 (N5793Y), Abbeville, LA, Minor damage. Loud bang in cruise. Precautionary landing. Lower part of right transmission cowling missing. Damaged rotorblades. - [Incident 19890408031179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890408031179I), Apr 8, 1989: Aerosp AS355E (N5787T), New Orleans, LA. Left engine fire warning came on. Secured engine and landed. Found a broken wire in warning system. - [Incident 19890303017989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890303017989I), Mar 3, 1989: Aerosp AS355F1 (N5797G), Gulf Of Mexico, LA. Left engine fire warning light and slight yaw. Reduced power. Made a precautionary landing. Compressor blade failed - [Incident 19890201022789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890201022789I), Feb 1, 1989: Aerosp AS355F (N5787E), Port Fourchon, LA, Minor damage. Vibration during climb. Slowed, descended, then returned. Found cowling damage and lower half of cowling missing. - [Incident 19890118008609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890118008609I), Jan 18, 1989: Aerosp AS355F1 (N57906), Lafayette, LA, Minor damage. Lost anti torque control during cruise. Landed with minor damage. Found a failed tail rotor spider plate assembly. - [Incident 19870511023459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870511023459I), May 11, 1987: Aerosp AS355F1 (N5796S), Houma, LA, Minor damage. Main rotor blade struck a wire near hover termination. Pilot repositioned aircraft after inspecting damage. - [Accident 19860718034609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860718034609A), Jul 18, 1986: Aerosp AS355F1 (N57967), Morgan City, LA, Destroyed. The helicopter disintegrated from ground resonance on landing. 3 gearbox support bars showed fatigue fractures. - [Accident 19860618087109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860618087109A), Jun 18, 1986: Aerosp AS355F1 (N5796T), High Island, TX, Substantial damage. The helicopter experienced ground resonance while landing on an oil rig. Transmission support tube fatigue cracked. - [Incident 19851114064459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851114064459I), Nov 14, 1985: Aerosp AS355F1 (N5802B), Cameron, LA, Minor damage. Tail rotor struck safety fence during landing on offshore rig. - [Incident 19850911061479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850911061479I), Sep 11, 1985: Aerosp AS355E (N5787T), Marsh Island, LA. Oil pressure fluctuated and torque dropped in cruise. Chip detector light came on. Safe landing. Engine changed. - [Accident 19850204059109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850204059109A), Feb 4, 1985: Aerosp AS355F1 (N5796A), Sabine Pass, TX, Substantial damage. Lost power on one engine followed by drop of rotor RPM and overtemp on other. Hard landing. Engine air inlet icing. - [Incident 19830714036849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830714036849I), Jul 14, 1983: Aerosp AS355F (N57967), Morgan City, LA, Minor damage. Loud bang after takeoff. Returned and landed. Left engine cowling came loose. Damaged rotor blades. - [Incident 19830612074399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830612074399I), Jun 12, 1983: Aerosp AS355F (N5796A), Gulf Of Mexico, LA. Severe vertical vibration. Made precautionary landing. Found cracks in main rotor mast. Area had been repainted. - [Incident 19830531040129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830531040129I), May 31, 1983: Aerosp AS355F (N5789Y), West Cameron 52, LA, Minor damage. Tail rotor blade contacted the outer pipe support of the safety net during landing approach. ## Service difficulty reports (203, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR TLLA205070200139](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TLLA205070200139), Jun 26, 2025: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. #1 ENGINE CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING FLIGHT. PILOT LANDED AT FIRST SAFEST SPOT AT SOUTHWEST WYOMING REGIONAL AIRPORT WITH NO INCIDENT. GROUNDED AC. SENT MECH - [SDR CA150411001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150411001), Mar 11, 2015: CONTROL CABLE. FROZEN. (CAN) AIRCRAFT WAS PARKED OUTSIDE ON COLD MORNING. DURING START, PIC NOTED NOT BEING ABLE TO BRING ENGINES FROM IDLE TO FLIGHT RPM. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION OF CON - [SDR VMIA201506101671](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VMIA201506101671), Jan 26, 2015: BEARING. FAILED. ENGINE FAILURE INFLIGHT DUE TO COMPRESSOR BEARING NR 2 FAILURE. - [SDR CA111125001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111125001), Nov 18, 2014: LINE. CRACKED. (CAN) FLARED END OF OIL PRESSURE DELIVERY TUBE CRACKED UNDER FERRULE, CAUSING OIL PRESSURE LOSS AND SUBSEQUENT IN-FLIGHT SHUTDOWN OF RT ENGINE. US REG NR N355AG - [SDR CA150108008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150108008), Jul 9, 2014: BEARING. FAILED. (CAN) ENGINE CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FOUND NR 5 BEARING BRINELLED. - [SDR 2012FA0000808](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000808), Dec 10, 2012: SERVO CONTROL. WORN. DURING THE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, ABNORMALITIES IN THE FORE & AFT SERVO ACTUATOR WERE NOTED. THE SERVO ACTUATOR WAS SENT TO THE NTSB LAB FOR EXAMINATION IN WHI - [SDR MHIA082G001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MHIA082G001), Sep 18, 2010: CANOPY. CRACKED. CANOPY FOUND DAMAGED AT THE UPPER LT DOOR FRAME. - [SDR S9H2010F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/S9H2010F00000), Apr 4, 2010: STRUCTURE. CRACKED. DURING ROUTINE 100 HR INSPECTION OF TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT BEARINGS, FOUND CRACK IN THE UPPER VERTICAL STABILIZER. REPLACED VERTICAL STABILIZER WITH SERVICEABLE - [SDR S9H2010F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/S9H2010F00002), Dec 6, 2009: COWLING. LOOSE. LT ENGINE COWLING CAME LOOSE IN FLIGHT DAMAGING THE COWLING AND THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES. DAMAGED BLADES AND COWLING WERE R & R WITH SERVICEABLE UNITS AND IMPACT D - [SDR S9H2010F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/S9H2010F00001), Aug 5, 2009: FUEL FILTER. UNSERVICEABLE. RT ENGINE FLAMED OUT WHILE IN FLIGHT, AUTO RE-LIGHT, RE-ENGAGED THEN FLAMED OUT AGAIN, PERFORMED EP IAW POH. R & R ENGINE FUEL FILTER, BLED FUEL SYS AT BOOST PU - [SDR BAQA20070010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA20070010), Mar 23, 2007: OIL SYSTEM. DEFECTIVE. MAIN GEAR BOX OIL PUMP FAILED AD03-21-09-R1, DARK PURPLE COLORED OIL IN SIGHT GLASS. REMOVED AND REPLACED MAIN GEAR BOX CONTAINING OIL PUMP, COMBINER GEAR BOX, - [SDR BAQA20070006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA20070006), Feb 28, 2007: TERMINAL. BROKEN. DURING CRUISE FLIGHT PILOT OBSERVED THE NR 2 ENGINE FIRE LIGHT ILLUMINATE . PILOT DID A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AT AIRPORT. MECHANIC DISPATCHED AND FOUND WIRE ON - [SDR MHI2005F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MHI2005F00000), Jul 21, 2005: SKIN. CRACKED. (REF NR: 104942) DURING INSPECTION, FOUND THE UPPER STABILIZER FIN, RT LWR DOUBLER AND NOSE SKIN CRACKED FROM THE 2ND FORWARD RIVET OF THE DOUBLER ACCROSS THE N - [SDR MHIA104942](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MHIA104942), Jul 21, 2005: SKIN. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE UPPER STABILIZER FIN, RIGHT HAND LOWER DOUBLER AND NOSE SKIN CRACKED FROM THE 2ND FORWARD RIVIT OF THE DOUBLER ACCROSS THE NOSE SKIN - [SDR HE89099847](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HE89099847), Mar 17, 2005: STARTER GEN. UNSERVICEABLE. STARTER WOULDN'T START ENGINE - [SDR CA040909005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040909005), Sep 5, 2004: PITCH LINK. BROKEN. (CAN) DURING CRUISE FLIGHT PILOT FELT SUDDEN VIBRATION IN THE M/R FLIGHT CONTROLS SYSTEM. A/C LANDED AT FIRST SUITABLE SITE. UPON INSPECTION, AME DISCOVERED THA - [SDR CA040811008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040811008), Aug 5, 2004: BLOWER. DAMAGED. (CAN) DURING OPERATION A NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE BACK OF THE AIRCRAFT, AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED AND DURING INSPECTION TO DETERMINE THE ORIGIN OF THE SOUND IT WAS NO - [SDR BAQA094102](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA094102), Apr 23, 2004: PUMP. INOPERATIVE. FUEL PRESSURE DROPPED TO ZERO, AND FUSE BLOWN. HARDCARD ENCLOSED. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 04/28/2004 - [SDR BAQA094005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA094005), Apr 2, 2004: FUEL CONTROL. FAILED. WARRANTY / EXCHANGE - CORE RETURN FOR WARRANTY/EXCHANGE PO 202317205. CORE S/N 333014 WAS RECEIVED UNDER EXCHANGE PO 202267101 AND INSTALLED ON ENGINE S/N 84101 - [SDR CA040324004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040324004), Mar 7, 2004: RING. WORN. (CAN) ALL 3 DROOP RING YOKES WERE FOUND WITH WEAR DAMAGE ON OUTSIDE DIAMETER. THIS WEAR CORRESPONDS WITH WEAR FOUND ON THE DROOP RING CONTACT FITTINGS P/N 350A3 - [SDR CA040324003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040324003), Mar 7, 2004: BELLCRANK. DAMAGED. (CAN) TAIL ROTOR BELLCRANK FOUND WITH WEAR DAMAGE ON INSIDE YOKE AREA AT THE ATTACHMENT BOLT WITH THE TAIL ROTOR PITCH CHANGE SPIDER. THE WEAR CORRESPONDS TO TH - [SDR BAQA092581](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA092581), Feb 4, 2004: VALVE. INOPERATIVE. VALVE ONLY LASTED 1.5 HOURS. SCRAPED ON SITE REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 02/10/2004 - [SDR BAQA092580](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA092580), Feb 4, 2004: PRESSURE SWITCH. FAILED. PRESSURE SWITCH ONLY LASTED 1.5 HOURS REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 02/10/2004 - [SDR BAQA092100](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA092100), Jan 16, 2004: ALTIMETER. STICKING. RADAR ALTIMETER UNIT INOPERATIVE, STICKING. FAILED OUT OF BOX. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 01/20/2004 - [SDR BAQA091750](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA091750), Jan 8, 2004: PUMP. FAILED. FUEL BOOST PUMP PRODUCING INSUFFICIENT PRESSURE. UNIT FAILED OUT OF BOX, REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. 01/19/2004 - [SDR BAQA091886](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA091886), Jan 5, 2004: GOVERNOR. INOPERATIVE. GOVERNOR HAS SLUGGISH RESPONSE IN FLIGHT. 8130 ENCLOSED PART REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT 01/09/2004. - [SDR BAQA090117](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA090117), Oct 17, 2003: SHAFT. SHEARED. STARTER SHAFT SHEARED. HARD CARD ENCLOSED. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. - [SDR CA031114007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA031114007), Oct 16, 2003: CONNECTOR. BURNED. (CAN) WHILE THE AIRCRAFT WAS IN CRUISE FLIGHT, A BURNING ODOR WAS NOTICED IN THE CABIN. THE PILOT LANDED THE AIRCRAFT UNEVENTFULLY. THE BURNING ODOR WAS TRACED - [SDR BAQA089870](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA089870), Oct 13, 2003: STARTER GEN. MALFUNCTIONED. STARTER GEN HAS INTERMITTENT ROTATION. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. - [SDR AUS20030944](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030944), Sep 11, 2003: SKIN. CRACKED. (AUS) TAILBOOM SKIN CRACKED IN AREA LOCATED AFT OF THE TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX. CRACK ORIGINATED FROM RIVET HOLE IN TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX COWL BRACKET. CRACKED HAD EXTE - [SDR BAQA089028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA089028), Sep 2, 2003: PUMP. NOISY. BOOST PUMP MAKING EXTREMELY LOUD NOISES. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. - [SDR CA040806008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040806008), Aug 30, 2003: PLANETARY GEAR. SPALLED. (CAN) EPI CYCLIC WAS MAKING METAL. SOURCE WAS THE PLANET GEAR INNER RACE WAS SPALLING AND MAKING METAL. - [SDR BAQA088910](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA088910), Aug 21, 2003: INDICATOR. FLUCTUATES. RIGHT FUEL GUAGE FLUCTUATES IN FLIGHT. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. - [SDR EJYA566D](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EJYA566D), Aug 1, 2003: FIRE DETECTOR. DIRTY. ENG FIRE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLT. PILOT PERFORMED REQUIRED EMER PROCEDURES AND PERFORMED EMER LANDING. WHEN MAINT ARRIVED, FIRE WARNING LIGHT HAD EXTIN - [SDR BAQA088261](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA088261), Aug 1, 2003: TRANSMITTER. FAILED. INSTALLED UNIT AND FAILED ON FIRST FLIGHT OF .2 HOURS. GAGE FELL TO BELOW ZERO. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. - [SDR BAQA088263](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA088263), Jul 31, 2003: TRANSMITTER. READS LOW. FUEL QUANTITY FLUCTUATES BETWEEN FULL AND LESS THAN 20 PERCENT. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. - [SDR CA030617002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030617002), May 20, 2003: RIB. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION OF THE UPPER VERTICAL FIN ATTACHMENT FRAME, AME DISCOVERED RIB TO BE CRACKED. RIB REPLACED AS PER REPAIR MANUAL AND A/C RETURNED - [SDR BAQA086321](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA086321), May 2, 2003: ADJUSTER. LOOSE. ENGINE N1 IDLE ADJUSTMENT SCREW HAS FREE MOVEMENT EITHER RIGHT HAND OR LEFT HAND. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. - [SDR BAQA085970](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA085970), Apr 15, 2003: INDICATOR. PRECESSES. UNIT PRECESSES BADLY AT TIMES. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. - [SDR BAQA085913](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA085913), Apr 4, 2003: CIRCUIT CARD. FAILED. NR 2 GENERATOR DROPS OFF LINE. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. - [SDR CA030305003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030305003), Feb 28, 2003: NUT. LOOSE. (CAN) FLT CREW REPORTED THAT THE ROTOR BRAKE HAD NO EFFECT WHEN APPLIED. THE ROTOR BRAKE PACK WAS BEING INSPECTED AND TO HAVE SHIMS ADJUSTED WHEN THE OUT PUT FL - [SDR BAQA082689](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA082689), Dec 27, 2002: GOVERNOR. MALFUNCTIONED. NR 2 ENGINE SN 841010 WOULD NOT TRIM. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. - [SDR CA021119003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021119003), Oct 8, 2002: HUB. CRACKED. (CAN) IT WAS NOTED THAT ON THE LAST SHUTDOWN A NOISE WAS BEING GENERATED FROM THE T/R BLADE ASSY REGION. IT WAS MENTIONED TO AN ENGINEER AND THEY CARRIED OUT A - [SDR CA021031003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021031003), Sep 24, 2002: BEARING. WORN. (CAN) AIRCRAFT IN CRUISE FLIGHT. PILOT NOTICED NG FLUCTUATION BETWEEN ENGINES, FOLLOWED BY ENGINE AT NR 2 CHIP LIGHT AND AN UNUSUAL NOISE & HOWL. PILOT SHUTDOWN - [SDR CA020911002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020911002), Sep 3, 2002: BUSHING. DEBONDED. (CAN) ON A DAILY INSPECTION ONE BUSHING WAS FOUND TO BE DEBONDED. THE RETAINING BOLT WAS COMPLETELY PULED OUT OF THE STARFLEX. PILOT REPORTED NO ABNORMAL VIBRAT - [SDR CA020828005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020828005), Aug 9, 2002: BEARING. ELONGATED. (CAN) NOISE WAS HEARD FROM OIL COOLER FAN AREA ON SHUTDOWN. INSPECTION REVEALED NR 6 T/R DRIVESHAFT SUPPORT BEARING BOLT HOLES HAD ELONGATED AND ALLOWED THE T/R - [SDR CA020521008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020521008), May 14, 2002: BALL JOINT. WORN. (CAN) AFTER LAST FLIGHT INSPECTION THE LOWER ROD END WAS FOUND TO BE LOOSE. THE STAKED AREA AROUND THE BALL WAS WORN ENOUGH TO ALLOW IT TO COME OUT OF THE ROD E - [SDR AUS20020106](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020106), Feb 14, 2002: HOOK. FAULTY. (AUS) SAFETY HARNESS USED BY CAMERAMAN FAULTY. SNAP HOOK ON HARNESS MAY UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE THE SPRING LOADED SAFETY CATCH FORCED OPEN ALLOWING THE SN - [SDR CA020213008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020213008), Feb 8, 2002: PUMP. MAKING METAL. (CAN) NR 1 ENGINE FUEL BOOST PUMP WAS MAKING TOO MUCH NOISE AND VIBRATING AS COMPARED TO NR 2 FUEL BOOST PUMP. INSPECTED THE NR 1 ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP FILTER - [SDR AUS20020060](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020060), Jan 25, 2002: GASKET. FAULTY. (AUS) MAIN ROTOR TRANSMISSION EPICYCLIC RING GEAR GASKET FAULTY. GASKET WAS EXTRUDING FROM BETWEEN THE UPPER AND LOWER CASES AND BREAKING INTO PIECES AND CAUSIN All 203: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-as-355f1/reports.md ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (308, first 50) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SH4716NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH4716NM): Redesign and relocation of cargo door hinges and relocation of cargo door latch. Turbolyft USA Corporation - [STC SR00219SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00219SE): Installation of a color video camera on either the left, right, or both upper outboard surfaces of the horizontal stabilizer. Turbolyft USA Corporation - [STC SR00242SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00242SE): Fabrication and Installation of a new instrument panel and pedestal. Turbolyft USA Corporation - [STC SR00326SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00326SE): Installation of Geneva Aviation Microwave System. Turbolyft USA Corporation - [STC SR00361SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00361SE): Installation of baggage compartment utility rack. Turbolyft USA Corporation - [STC SR00474SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00474SE): Installation of a modular equipment rack in the left side only, right side only, or both side cargo compartments. Turbolyft USA Corporation - [STC SR00643SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00643SE): Installation of Geneva Aviation Video System. Turbolyft USA Corporation - [STC SR04464NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04464NY): Installation of the iPad Mount. Avio Design Group Inc - [STC SR00521SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00521SE): Installation of Geneva Aviation Audio System. AEM USA Inc - [STC SR02301SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02301SE): Installation of Geneva Aviation 28 - 14 VDC Power Converter. AEM USA Inc - [STC SR02445SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02445SE): Installation of P178 Failsafe Audio Mixer. AEM USA Inc - [STC SR00307DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00307DE): Installation of Aft Jump Seat. Air Methods LLC - [STC SR00308DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00308DE): Installation of Composite Interior. Air Methods LLC - [STC SR04644CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04644CH): Replacement of existing main ship battery with Lithium Ion Battery and installation of Battery System Annunciator. Airwolf Aerospace LLC - [STC SR12092IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR12092IB): Manufacturing and Installation of Cargo Hold Nets. ICARUS AERO INC - [STC SR00425SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00425SE): Installation of a satellite phone. Turbolyft USA Corporation - [STC SR00184IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00184IB): Installation of External Cargo Basket and Boarding Step. Boost Human External Cargo Systems Inc - [STC SR00182IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00182IB): Installation of the Avidyne Integrated Flight Display (IFD) Navigator(s). Horizon Design Services Ltd - [STC SR04637CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04637CH): Replacement of existing main ship battery with Lithium Ion Battery and installation of Annunciator Control Panel. Airwolf Aerospace LLC - [STC SR00125DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00125DE): Installation of infrared imaging system. Dart Aerospace Company - [STC SR00133DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00133DE): Installation of external pod and camera mount. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00416DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00416DE): Installation of laser mapping system. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00118IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00118IB): Manufacture of Cargo Hook Mount for Side Pull Operations. Mustang Helicopters Inc - [STC SH3319NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3319NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,. Precise Flight Inc - [STC SR00645LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00645LA): Installation of emergency floats. Dart Aerospace ULC - [STC SR04557NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04557NY): Installation of the Fuel Cap Replacement. Avio Design Group Inc - [STC SR00091IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00091IB): Installation of the Bear Paw Kit. Alpine Aerotech LP - [STC SR04669NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04669NY): Installation of Human External Cargo Y-Rope and Long-Line Kit. Boost Human External Cargo Systems Inc - [STC SR01424SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01424SE): Fabrication of Onboard Systems Model 200-292-01 Cargo Hook Kit and Model 200-292-02 Cargo Hook Kit. Onboard Systems International LLC - [STC SR02035SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02035SE): Fabrication of Onboard Systems International Model 200-352-00, Cargo Hook Kit. Onboard Systems International LLC - [STC SH4846SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH4846SW): Installation of formed plexiglass windshield. The NORDAM Group LLC - [STC SR02704SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02704SE): Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC - [STC SR02230AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02230AK): Installation of Chelton Flight Systems FlightLogic Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS). Genesys Aerosystems Inc - [STC SR02770NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02770NY): The installation of Quick Release Maintenance Step, Maintenance Peg Step and Fixed Cabin Step. Dart Aerospace Limited - [STC SR03913NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03913NY): The installation of Quick Release Bicycle Rack. Dart Aerospace Limited - [STC SR02680NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02680NY): The installation of External Attachement Provisions and Cargo Basket to. Dart Aerospace Limited - [STC SR00457NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00457NY): Installation of a left-hand or right-hand cargo mirror. Airbus Helicopters Canada Limited - [STC SH304NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH304NM): Installation of a Sperry single pilot IFR AFCS (Category 1). Honeywell International Inc - [STC SH305NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH305NM): Installation of a Sperry Primus 300 SL weather radar system. Honeywell International Inc - [STC SR02124SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02124SE): Installation functionality. of Data Garmin Required: transponders: (1) Garmin GTX Master 345/345R Drawing with List ADS-B (MDL), Out and In 005-00734-A4, functionality;. Garmin International Inc - [STC SR02432NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02432NY): Installation of Helitowcart Bear Paw Models BP350, BP44 or BP130. Dart Aerospace Ltd - [STC SR00359BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00359BO): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SR00699LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00699LA): Installation of medical system. LifePort LLC - [STC SR09145RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09145RC): Installation of an air medical system. LifePort LLC - [STC SR00600NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00600NY): Installation of skid mounted cargo baskets. Dart Aerospace Limited - [STC SR00012SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00012SE): Installation of LifePort patient loading and support system. LifePort LLC - [STC SR00821DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00821DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and in functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor and ADS-B In Receiver. Peregrine - [STC SR00795NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00795NY): Installation of LH and/or RH "Squirrel Cheeks" Cargo Pods. Airbus Helicopters Canada Limited - [STC SR00211SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00211SE): Fabrication and Installation of rear seat shoulder harnesses. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00646SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00646SE): Replacement of the original landing gear skid tubes. Dart Aerospace USA Inc All 308: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-as-355f1/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Airbus Helicopter AS355F1](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-helicopter-as355f1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 8680835 - [Eurocopter France AS355F1](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-france-as355f1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 8680979 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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