AD 2002-11-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland Model EC135 Helicopters

AD Number
2002-11-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2001-SW-69-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 37666

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Turbomeca Arrius 2B1 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland Model EC135 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Parameter discrepancy within the engine fuel main metering unit transmitted to the FADEC could result in deactivation of the engine main fuel-metering valve, loss of automatic control of the affected engine, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Modify the engine electrical control unit (FADEC) software. Modify the collective linear transducer (LVDT).

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter Deutschland Model EC135 helicopters with Turbomeca Arrius 2B1 engines installed.

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