AD 2000-06-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca Arrius 1A Series Turboshaft Engines

AD Number
2000-06-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 99-NE-42-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 19298

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Turbomeca Arrius 1A Series Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca Arrius 1A Series Turboshaft Engines

Unsafe Condition

Reports of cracked injection wheels could result in unexpected power loss, leading to an uncommanded in-flight engine shutdown, autorotation, and forced landing.

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Required Actions

Install module TU63 in accordance with Turbomeca Arrius Service Bulletin No. 319 73 0016, Revision 1, dated December 22, 1997.

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Compliance Time

The earliest of: the next shop visit, within 120 cycles-in-service, or within 30 days after the effective date.

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Affected Aircraft

Turbomeca Arrius 1A series turboshaft engines, installed on but not limited to Ecureuil AD355 series helicopters.

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