AD 2001-12-19

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Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Artouste II and Artouste III Series Turboshaft Engines

AD Number
2001-12-19
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NE-15-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 33164

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Turbomeca S Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Artouste II and Artouste III Series Turboshaft Engines

Unsafe Condition

Uncommanded partial closing or total closing of the electrical fuel cock, which could result in uncommanded in-flight engine shutdown.

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Required Actions

Install modification TU 24, TU 167, or TU 164, depending on the specific engine series, in accordance with the applicable Turbomeca Service Bulletin. Limit the duration of the engine operating cycle to two hours total until the modification is installed.

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Compliance Time

At the next shop visit, within 30 days, or within 120 cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Turbomeca S.A. Artouste II and Artouste III series turboshaft engines installed on, but not limited to, Alouette II SE 3130, Alouette II SE 313 B, Eurocopter SA 315 LAMA, and SA 316 Alouette III series helicopters.

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