AD 2000-05-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS355N Helicopters

AD Number
2000-05-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 99-SW-87-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 14209

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Eurocopter France Model AS355N Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS355N Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Separation of an engine exhaust pipe ejector from the helicopter, which could result in a tail rotor strike and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Inspect the 4 engine exhaust pipe ejector attachment lugs for cracks. Inspect the starter-generator (S-G) shaft for radial play. Inspect the S-G attachment flange for cracks. Inspect the S-G attachment half-clamps for cracks.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter France Model AS355N helicopters.

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