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N3972A2010 Eurocopter AS 350 B3

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198217 ADs may apply14 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Aug 31, 2027
Based in
Washington, DC
owner city / state
Engine
ARRIEL 2B1 · 747 hp
Turbomeca
Owners
1
since 2011
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
17
confirm with A&P
Service reports
14
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
US Department Of Homeland Security
Owner type
Government
City, state
Washington, DC
Certificate issued
Aug 26, 2011
Expires
Aug 31, 2027
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal
Airworthiness date
Jun 15, 2011

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Eurocopter
Model
AS 350 B3
Year
2010
Serial number
7082
Aircraft type
Rotorcraft
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
6
Engines
1
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Type certificate data sheet
H9EU
Mode S code
A49F69

Engine

Make and model
Turbomeca Arriel 2b1
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
747 hp

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2011 – nowUS Department Of Homeland SecurityWashington, DC · current
  2. 1983 – 1985Individual ownerOrem, UT · different airframe: Wormley Thomas E Wizard J3 S/N J3-40-2865
  3. 1957 – 1970Department Of The ArmyFort Eustis, VA · different airframe: North American Navion L-17c S/N Nav41085

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 19, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (0)

No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (17)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2021-04-15Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/RibMar 23, 2021Airframe (AS 350 B3)Only with: AS350B3 helicopters excluded if Modification 07.3148 embodied in production or Eurocopter AS350 Service Bulletin 55.00.14 (any revision) embodied in service; AS355 models all serial numbers.
2016-25-13Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. (Formerly Turbomeca S.A.) Turboshaft EnginesFeb 3, 2017Engine (ARRIEL 2B1)Only with: Engine accessory gearbox (AGB) P/N 0292120650 with a machined front casing installed.
2015-13-04Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft EnginesSep 1, 2015Engine (ARRIEL 2B1)
2014-12-05Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft EnginesAug 4, 2014Engine (ARRIEL 2B1)
2014-07-06Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft EnginesMay 15, 2014Engine (ARRIEL 2B1)Only with: Engines that do not have modification TU157 incorporated.
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2013-23-09Eurocopter France HelicoptersDec 27, 2013Airframe (AS 350 B3)Only with: Helicopters with sliding doors installed, except those with modification AL.4262.
2013-21-01Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) HelicoptersOct 25, 2013Airframe (AS 350 B3)Only with: Tail rotor hub pitch horn assembly P/N 350A121368.01, .02, .03, or .04, with pitch horn P/N 350A121368.XX, installed.
2013-08-19Eurocopter France HelicoptersJun 5, 2013Airframe (AS 350 B3)Only with: Sliding door pre-modification (MOD) 073298 or pre-MOD 073308 installed.
2012-25-04Eurocopter France HelicoptersMay 9, 2013Airframe (AS 350 B3)Only with: Modification (MOD) 07 5601 installed (AS350B3e configuration).
2012-18-18Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft EnginesOct 24, 2012Engine (ARRIEL 2B1)Only with: Engines not modified by TU166 modification.
2012-03-11Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft EnginesMar 20, 2012Engine (ARRIEL 2B1)
2009-09-03Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 2B and 2B1 Turboshaft EnginesJun 1, 2009Engine (ARRIEL 2B1)
2009-08-08Turbomeca Arriel 1B, 1D, 1D1, 2B, and 2B1 Turboshaft EnginesApr 29, 2009Engine (ARRIEL 2B1)Serial numbers per Figure 1 of Turbomeca Alert MSB No. A292 72 0827, Version A (Arriel 1B/1D/1D1) and Figure 1 of Turbomeca Alert MSB No. A292 72 2833, Version A (Arriel 2B/2B1), both dated March 20, 2009. Only with: Engines with power turbine modules M04 installed, as listed by SN in the referenced service bulletins.
2009-01-11Turbomeca Arriel 2B and 2B1 Turboshaft EnginesFeb 27, 2009Engine (ARRIEL 2B1)
2007-19-09Turbomeca Arriel 2B1 Turboshaft EnginesOct 3, 2007Engine (ARRIEL 2B1)
2007-10-06Turbomeca Arriel 2B1 Turboshaft EnginesMay 29, 2007Engine (ARRIEL 2B1)
2005-25-13Turbomeca Arriel 2B and 2B1 Turboshaft EnginesDec 28, 2005Engine (ARRIEL 2B1)Only with: Engines without modification TU22 incorporated.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (14)

Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.

  • Lights · connector · looseMar 12, 2020

    DURING 600HR INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL OF HORIZONTAL STABILIZER FOR DETAILED INSPECTION. OBSERVED WHAT WAS THOUGHT TO BE A SPOT OF CORROSION ON LOWER LH STABILIZER SKIN, WHICH UNDER CLOSE INSPECTION WAS DETERMINED TO BE A 4 MM HOLE IN SKIN. LOCATION IS 4 INCHES INBOARD OF OUTER RIB AND 2 INCHES AFT…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine controls · wire harness · brokenMar 23, 2019

    AIRCRAFT STAYED AT FLIGHT IDLE EVEN AFTER THROTTLE TWIST GRIP WAS ROLLED TO THE IDLE POSITION. FOUND BROKEN WIRES FROM CONNECTIONS AT THE 53KA, 53KB AND 65K MICRO SWITCHES LOCATED UNDER CO-PILOT FLOOR.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Rotor flight controls · friction cup · wornDec 23, 2013

    PILOT REPORTED HARD POINTS IN THE CYCLIC CONTROL SYS DURING GROUND OPERATION AND IN FLIGHT. THE CYCLIC CONTROL WAS FOUND TO HAVE ABNORMAL WEAR BETWEEN THE CYCLIC FRICTION BOX AND THE FRICTION CUP, THIS WAS DUE TO 2 FACTORS. DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION. THE FRICTION CUP AND FRICTION BOX WERE NOT…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Rotor flight controls · friction cup · misinstalledDec 23, 2013

    PILOT REPORTED HARD POINTS IN THE CYCLIC CONTROL SYS DURING GROUND OPERATION AND IN FLIGHT. CYCLIC CONTROL FOUND TO HAVE ABNORMAL WEAR BETWEEN CYCLIC FRICTION BOX AND THE FRICTION CUP, THIS WAS DUE TO DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION. FRICTION CUP AND FRICTION BOX WERE NOT PROPERLY MATED AS A RESULT OF…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Rotor flight controls · servo · leakingJan 15, 2013

    DURING INSPECTION, MX FOUND THE TAIL ROTOR SERVO HAD DEVELOPED A STATIC LEAK. REPLACED IAW AMM 67-33-00.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Tail rotor drive · shaft · mismanufacturedApr 18, 2012

    CHROME SURFACE ON TAIL ROTOR OUTPUT SHAFT COMPROMISED. SURFACE AREA OF DAMAGE EXCEEDS MFG SPECIFIED LIMITS. PITTING IN THE METAL SUGGESTS THAT CORROSIVE ELEMENTS WERE PRESENT BEFORE THE CHROME PROCESS OCCURRED. THIS CORROSION CAUSED THE CHROME FINISH TO NOT ADHERE PROPERLY AND THE WEAR PRODUCED BY…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuel · sending unit · looseMar 29, 2012

    WHEN PERFORMING A 600 HR INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC NOTED, NO SAFETY WIRE PRESENT ON THE SCREWS SECURING THE SENDING UNIT TO THE TANK. THIS IS THE ACFT FIRST SCHEDULED 600 HR INSP. THIS DEFECT WOULD HAVE HAD TO OCCUR DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. A MORE COMPREHENSIVE QC PLAN IS NEEDED WHEN ASSEMBLING…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Tail rotor drive · flange · damagedMar 23, 2012

    WHEN PERFORMING A 600 HR INSPECTION OF THE ACFT, THE MECHANIC PERFORMING THE INSP OF THE TAIL ROTOR FLANGES AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS NOTICED A SCORE ON THE FLANGE IN THE ATTACHMENT AREA. ACCORDING TO OEM CRITERIA, SCORES ARE CAUSE FOR REJECTION IN THIS AREA. ACFT TIS 600 HRS. THIS WAS THE FIRST…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine · seal · leakingOct 12, 2011

    FOUND FRONT AND REAR MAGNETIC SEAL OF THE FREEWHEEL SHAFT LEAKING. FRONT SEAL WAS LEAKING BEYOND LIMITS. BELIEVED TO BE CAUSED BY M/R AN T/R IMBALANCE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine fuel and control · seal · misinstalledOct 12, 2011

    FUEL LEAKING FROM HP PUMP OVERBOARD DRAIN. FUEL AMOUNT BEYOND SPECIFIC LIMIT. REPLACEMENT OF THE VARLIP SEAL WAS NECESSARY. THE SEAL HOUSING APPEARED TO BE INCORRECTLY SEATED IN THE HMU WHICH RESULTED IN THE SEAL BEING DESTROYED BY THE PRESSURE ON THE SHAFT. TIGHTER QC CHECKS ON THIS INSTALLATION.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

Showing the 10 most recent of 14 reports.

Related aircraft

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All 166 registered Eurocopter AS 350 B3 aircraft

Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 20, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 19, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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