AD 2003-08-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS350B3 Helicopters

AD Number
2003-08-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2002-SW-05-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 17879

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Eurocopter France Model AS350B3 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS350B3 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Absence of resistor R8 on the ASU No. 2 printed circuit board (PCB) that polarizes the voltage regulator, leading to malfunction of critical warning and caution lights, and the main rotor RPM signal to the VEMD.

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Required Actions

Inspect the ASU No. 2 PCB to verify if resistor R8 is installed. If resistor R8 is not installed, replace the PCB with an airworthy one that includes the resistor.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter France Model AS350B3 helicopters with the specified ASU No. 2 PCB configuration.

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