AD 2001-26-54

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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model EC 155B Helicopters

AD Number
2001-26-54
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-SW-71-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 4896

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Eurocopter France Model EC 155B Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model EC 155B Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Error in the assembly of an internal connector of the Smart Multifunction Display (SMD45H) sometimes results in an inversion of the display information.

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Required Actions

Insert a copy of the AD into the Limitations Section of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM). Replace each affected SMD45H as specified. Remove the AD from the RFM after replacing each affected SMD45H.

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Compliance Time

Before further Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter France Model EC 155B helicopters equipped with the affected Smart Multifunction Display (SMD45H).

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