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Aerospatiale AS 355F2

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Aircraft model · Rotorcraft · Rotorcraft · registry code 8680825

Manufacturer (registry)
AEROSPATIALE
Model
AS 355F2
Registry code
8680825
Registered
6 aircraft
Type
Rotorcraft
Engines
2 · Turbo-shaft
Seats
7
Weight class
12,500 to 19,999 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSH11EU
Holder
Airbus Helicopters

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 15

1981Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 78

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1985In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 3

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Registered aircraft · 6

N355ERElite Rotorcraft LLC · Mt Juliet, TNBuilt 1990 · S/N 5436N624TDEurotec Vertical Flight Solutions LLC · Eudora, KSS/N 5459N627TDEurotec Vertical Flight Solutions LLC · Eudora, KSS/N 5460N712CACatalyst Aviation LLC · Hammonton, NJBuilt 1987 · S/N 5362N713CACatalyst Aviation LLC · Hammonton, NJS/N 5363N808FXN808fx LLC · Kalispell, MTS/N 5438
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NTSB investigations · 3

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

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First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA21LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAerospatiale AS355 · Hammonton, NJThe pilot's decision to continue the takeoff with a perceived mechanical deficiency.Nov 14, 2020 · N712CA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19FA035Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS 355F2 · Beekmantown, NYThe pilot's failure to keep the helicopter clear of a utility pole while hovering with a tailwind, which resulted in a dynamic rollover into active power lines.Oct 30, 2018 · N372CA · DestroyedNTSB SEA89LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-355-F2 · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's poor inflight decision in selecting an unsuitable area for practice landings and the pilot's inadequate visual lookout resulting in a tail rotor strike and loss of antitorque control.Apr 14, 1989 · N225CC · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 5

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Accident 20201114019419AAerospatiale AS 355F2 · Hammonton, NJPilot stated that he performed pre-takeoff flight control checks by memory, and all responses were normal. As the helicopter was lifting off to a hover, the tail rotor control pedals were stuck. The helicopter started moving sideways off of the dolly. The…Nov 14, 2020 · N712CA · Substantial damageAccident 20181030021189AAerospatiale AS 355F2 · Beekmantown, NYOn 10/30/2018 at approximately 1630 N372CA an Aerospatiale AS355F2 operator while performing powerline inspection/repair operations with four persons on board contacted powerlines resulting in main rotorblade contact with utility pole. The aircraft became…Oct 30, 2018 · N372CA · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 20121002024199IAerospatiale AS 355F2 · Lumberton, NJMaintenance had been performed prior to the flight on the left engine (remove, inspect, clean & reinstall the magnetic chip detector plugs). The mechanic stated he closed and secured the left engine cowling after he completed the maintenance task. The pilot…Oct 2, 2012 · N808FX · Substantial damageIncident 20101209054339IAerospatial AS 355F2 · East Windsor, NJAircraft suffered bird strike (2 geese) at 1200' feet AGL, heading 060, over East Windsor, new jersey. Damage was found to be isolated to forward nose section of the fuselage and to the left horizontal stabilizer.Dec 9, 2010 · N808FX · Minor damageAccident 19890414011619AAerosp AS355F2 · Las Vegas, NVPractice pickup to hover from cement building site pad. Tail rotor hit concrete rebar doing considerable damage.Apr 14, 1989 · N225CC · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports · 69

SDR CA190528012Gearbox · making metal(CAN) MAIN GEARBOX BEVEL REDUCTION (MGB) CHIP LIGHT ON AIRCRAFT STARTUP, AIRCRAFT GROUNDED. DURING STARTUP PILOT NOTICED, MGB CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PILOT SHUTDOWN, AND INSPECTED ALL MGB CHIP PLUGS. THE LOWER MGB CHIP PLUG CONTAINED A LARGE CHIP. A PICTURE May 24, 2019 · Aerosp AS355F2 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR H0CR2018050101Compressor · delaminatedNR 1 AND 2 ENGINE POWER CHECKS WERE TRENDING DOWN. DURING ROUTINE 300HR/12MONTH INSPECTION, FOUND EXCESSIVE DELAMINATION OF THE LINING OF THE COMPRESSOR CASE HALVES ON THE ENGINES. REPLACED THE WORN CASE HALVES, AND PERFORMED POWER CHECKS, RESULTS WERE IMPROVApr 26, 2018 · Aerosp AS355F2 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA150603011Servo · failed(CAN) RIGHT MAIN SERVO PN 31026-110 TSO 0.0 RETURNED FROM OVERHAULED. SERVO INSTALLED ON AIRCRAFT & FAILED ELECTRICAL SERVO FUNCTION TEST. SERVO PN 31026-110 REMOVED UNENVIABLE TSO 0.0. SERVO RETURNED. DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT, SERVO LIMIT WARNING INDICATION Jun 3, 2015 · Aerosp AS355F2 · Rotorcraft Servo System
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STCs that may be installed · 297

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SH4716NMRedesign and relocation of cargo door hinges and relocation of cargo door latchTurbolyft USA CorporationSTC SR00219SEInstallation of a color video camera on either the left, right, or both upper outboard surfaces of the horizontal stabilizerTurbolyft USA CorporationSTC SR00242SEFabrication and Installation of a new instrument panel and pedestalTurbolyft USA Corporation
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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Aerospatiale AS355F2 ECUREUIL3 registered aircraftRegistry code 8680812Airbus Helicopters AS355F21 registered aircraftRegistry code 8680971Eurocopter France AS355F21 registered aircraftRegistry code 8680976S N I A S AS355 F20 registered aircraftRegistry code 8680613
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