AD 2003-11-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Arriel -1B, -1D, and -1D1 Series Turboshaft Engines

AD Number
2003-11-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NE-38-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 31973

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Turbomeca S Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Arriel -1B, -1D, and -1D1 Series Turboshaft Engines

Unsafe Condition

Reports of 2nd stage gas generator turbine blade failures resulting in uncommanded engine in-flight shutdown.

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Required Actions

Replace modules M03 modified to TU 204 standard with modules M03 not modified to TU 204 standard, in accordance with Turbomeca S.A. Service Bulletins No. 292 72 0258 (Arriel -1B engines) and No. 292 72 0265 (Arriel -1D and -1D1 engines).

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Compliance Time

At the next engine shop visit, but no later than August 31, 2003.

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Affected Aircraft

Turbomeca S.A. Arriel -1B, -1D, and -1D1 series turboshaft engines installed on, but not limited to, Eurocopter AS-350B 'Astar' helicopters.

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