# Aerospatiale AS355N - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8680871 - Manufacturer (registry): AEROSPATIALE - Model: AS355N - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 2 · Turbo-shaft - Seats: 6 - 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: 1 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-as355n 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 2025-24-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-24-06): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters AS350B2, AS350B3, AS355N and 2 more. Effective Jan 12, 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 2022-10-51](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 2021-17-17](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 2021-16-16](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 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 - [AD 2011-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-11-04): Contaminated Gas · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 12 more. Effective Jun 17, 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 - [AD 2010-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-09-01): Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1 and 11 more. Effective May 14, 2010 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 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 2000-05-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-05-15) (historical): Engine Exhaust Pipe Ejector Attachment Lugs · Eurocopter France AS355N. Effective Mar 31, 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/model/aerospatiale-as355n/ads.md ## Information bulletins (advisory) (2) - [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 ## Registered aircraft (1) - [N355AR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N355AR): [Csc Delaware Trust Co Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CSC%20DELAWARE%20TRUST%20CO%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2004, S/N 5213 ## NTSB investigations None matched to aircraft with this model. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to aircraft with this model. ## Service difficulty reports (20) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA190510013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190510013), Apr 30, 2019: CONNECTOR. DAMAGED. (CAN) INSPECTION OF NEW UPGRADED (DOUBLE LOCKING) HELIBASKET QUICK RELEASE PIN`S, SAFETY LANYARD`S REVEALED THAT CRIMP CONNECTOR INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. CUT END - [SDR CA160303005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160303005), Feb 29, 2016: HINGE PIN. LOOSE. (CAN) AFTER A 30 MINUTE FLIGHT ACFT WAS SHUTDOWN WAITING FOR CREW, DURING A WALK AROUND IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE PIANO HINGE WIRE THAT HOLDS THE ENGINE COWLING O - [SDR CA150408035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150408035), Apr 6, 2015: SUPPORT. BROKEN. (CAN) FOLLOWING AN UNSCHEDULED CLEANING & INSPECTION OF THE OIL COOLER FAN OF OUR AS355N. BOTH BRACKETS PN 355A34-1040-05 & PN 355A34-1041-05 HOLDING THE FAN SH - [SDR CA150310008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150310008), Mar 4, 2015: HINGE PIN. WEAK. (CAN) AFTER DOING A TWO HOUR LINE PATROL, LANDED TO REFUEL. WALKED AROUND ACFT TO FIND NR 2 ENGINE COWL STILL LATCHED BUT HANGING OFF THE SIDE OF THE ACFT WITH - [SDR CA140904009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140904009), Sep 4, 2014: LINE. WORN. (CAN) DURING 144 MONTH INSPECTION, LT ENGINE OIL LINE WAS FOUND WORN ALMOST THROUGH AT FIREWALL CLOSEOUT. GROMMETS ARE PROVIDED IN THE AREA FOR PROTECTION, BUT - [SDR CA140513004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140513004), May 8, 2014: ENGINE. FIRE. (CAN) AFTERSHUT DOWN THE PILOT NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM ENGINE NR 2 EXHAUST AND MOTORED THE ENGINE IAW FLIGHT MANUAL TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. THIS ACTUALLY MADE T - [SDR CA131118029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131118029), Oct 28, 2013: WIRE HARNESS. CRACKED. (CAN) WATER ENTERED THE NR 1 ENGINE HARNESS THROUGH A CRACK IN THE SHIELDING AT THE TORQUEMETER CONNECTOR PLUG. THE WATER MADE ITS WAY DOWN THE HARNESS TO THE C - [SDR CA130905006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130905006), Sep 4, 2013: CABLE. BROKEN. (CAN) DURING 150 HR INSPECTION, EXHAUST RETENTION CABLE FOUND BROKEN. 78.8 HRS TTSN. - [SDR CA120813019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120813019), Aug 4, 2012: METERING UNIT. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) RED "GOV" LIGHT CAME ON IN FLIGHT. FOLLOWED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. RETURNED TO TAKEOFF ORIGIN, 5 MIN FLIGHT. AFTER LANDING THAT RED "GOV" LIGHT ILLUMINATED - [SDR CA101110007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101110007), Nov 8, 2010: NUT. LOOSE. (CAN) PILOT MADE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF FROM BASE IN AIRPORT INFIELD DUE TO A SUDDEN ABNORMAL VIBRATION. UPON INSPECTING THE AIRCRAFT IT WA - [SDR CA090702004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090702004), Jul 1, 2009: ELECTRICAL SYS. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) INVESTIGATION INTO INADVERTENT LOSS OF 2 SLUNG LOADS CLOSE TO GROUND WITH NO DAMAGE, REVEALED THAT THE CAROUSEL RELAY PROVIDES AN UNANTICIPATED 6 TO 9 VOL - [SDR 2008FA0000891](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000891), Nov 11, 2008: COUPLING. MISINSTALLED. ENGINE TO MAIN TRANS COUPLINGS FOUND TO BE INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED. THS WAS FOUND DURING A PRE-FLIGHT INSP. THE COUPLINGS HAVE NOW BEEN ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY. (K) - [SDR AU510001872](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001872), Dec 12, 2005: PROBE. FAILED. (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE T4 TEMPERATURE PROBE SEPARATED FROM ENGINE. LOCKING NUT STILL FIRMLY ATTACHED TO MOUNTING POINT. (CASA NR 510001872) - [SDR IJA2006F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IJA2006F00000), Dec 9, 2005: BEARING. FAILED. AC ON NORMAL FLIGHT. AT END OF FIRST LEG OF FLIGHT, PILOT SHUTDOWN THE ENGINES. PILOT THEN NOTICED A NOISE NEAR THE REAR OF AC. MAINT WAS NOTIFIED AND AC WAS GR - [SDR IJA2005F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IJA2005F00002), Dec 10, 2004: EXHAUST PIPE. VIBRATION. STARTER GEN VIBRATION WAS CHECKED AFTER A NR 1 ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE WAS FOUND CRACKED. VIBRATION WAS ABOVE LIMITS AND THE STARTER WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH O - [SDR IJA2005F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IJA2005F00000), Dec 10, 2004: STARTER GEN. VIBRATION. STARTER GEN VIBRATION WAS CHECKED AFTER A NR 1 ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE WAS FOUND CRACKED. VIBRATION WAS ABOVE LIMITS AND THE STARTER WAS REMOVED AND THE STARTER GEN - [SDR TXER098386](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TXER098386), Dec 6, 2004: GEARBOX. MAKING METAL. GEARBOX MAKING METAL - [SDR IJA2005F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IJA2005F00001), Oct 26, 2004: EXHAUST PIPE. FAILED. (3) OUT OF (4) STRUTS THAT HOLD THE OUTSIDE PART OF THE EXHAUST ON FAILED. TT OF THE PART IS UNKNOWN. MFG THINKS THE PROBLEM IS RELATED TO A HIGH VIBRATION IN T - [SDR TXER097637](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TXER097637), Oct 5, 2004: GEARBOX. MAKING METAL. GEARBOX MAKING METAL. - [SDR 96ZZZX2864](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2864), Feb 29, 1996: SKIN. CRACKED. FOUND 2 INCH SKIN CRACK FORWARD OF HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. CRACK THROUGH AFT RIVET ATTACHING STRAKE ON RIGHT SIDE OF TAILBOOM. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (171, 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 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 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 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 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 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 SR09145RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09145RC): Installation of an air medical system. LifePort LLC - [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 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 - [STC SR02253SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02253SE): Fabrication of Geneva Aviation P162 Cross-Tube Antenna Mounts. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR01785LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01785LA): Installation of Airfilm Single Pole Utility Bracket. Airfilm Camera Systems - [STC SR01652LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01652LA): Installation of External Attach Frame. Tyler Camera Systems - [STC SR01449LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01449LA): Installation of cargo rack. Tyler Camera Systems - [STC SR03681NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03681NY): Installation of Human External Cargo Dual Hook System. Boost Human External Cargo Systems Inc - [STC SR03919NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03919NY): Installation of the Helicopter FilmWorks Mount Assemblie. Helicopter Film Works Inc - [STC SR02487AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02487AK): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems ESI-500 Standby Instrument System. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SR03889NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03889NY): Installation of the Skidtube Wearplate Kit. Dart Aerospace Limited - [STC SR03793NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03793NY): Installation of Seat Defender Kit P/N PC350-SD01 for Standard High-Back Crew Seats. Pro-Comp Advanced Composites - [STC SR03771NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03771NY): Installation of an Enlarged Vertical Reference Window. Airbus Helicopters Canada Limited - [STC SR03748NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03748NY): Installation of Boarding Steps. Ramm Aerospace Inc All 171: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-as355n/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Eurocopter/France AS355N TWINSTAR](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-france-as355n-twinstar): 4 registered aircraft, registry code 8680970 - [Airbus Helicopters AS355N](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-helicopters-as355n): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 8680775 - [Eurocopter AS 355N](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-as-355n): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 8680966 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.