The Airbus Helicopters AS 355 N, known historically as the Écureuil 2 (or Twin Squirrel), is a twin-engine light utility helicopter developed from the AS350 platform. Its manufacturing history traces back to Aérospatiale in France, with the AS355 N model emerging in 1993. It is now produced by Airbus Helicopters. Powered by two Turbomeca Arrius 1A turbine engines, this aircraft is renowned worldwide for reliability and safety, featuring a Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system for easier piloting.
Access solutions available for this aircraft include the Reach Deck Platform, Modular Stepover Platforms, Super Trestle Scaffold, Ultraraise, Super Service Stand, Easyraise, Bridge Deck, Cantilever Platform, Aviation Chock and Cone Trolley, Super Maintenance Platform, Branach Fibreglass Platform, A Frame Aviation Platform, and Platform Ladder Warthog.
These access solutions are engineered to support detailed maintenance across all primary aircraft sections. For the Nose Section, Modular Stepover Platforms and Platform Ladders facilitate access to the Radome, Antennas, and Nose Avionics. Landing Gear maintenance (NLG and MLG) benefits from the sturdy Super Service Stand and Ultraraise.
For the middle and forward fuselage areas—including the Cabin Access, Cargo/Baggage sections, and Fuel Tanks—the Reach Deck Platform and Bridge Deck offer extensive reach. Maintenance around the Wing & Engine Pylon, which involves the Engine (Inlet/Exhaust), Hydraulics, and Fuel Tanks/Pumps, is supported by the Cantilever Platform and Super Maintenance Platform. The Tail Section (Empennage) access, critical for the Vertical and Horizontal Stabilisers, and Rudder, is safely achieved using the A Frame Aviation Platform and various height-adjustable platforms. For general access (AF-BF), the complete suite of stands provides indispensable access.
