AD 2003-11-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Arrius -2F Turboshaft Engines

AD Number
2003-11-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NE-39-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 31972

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Turbomeca S Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Arrius -2F Turboshaft Engines

Unsafe Condition

Fuel Control Unit (FCU) maximum fuel flow limit adjusted below the maximum required setting, which could result in reduced maximum available power during critical phases of flight.

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Required Actions

Adjust the FCU maximum fuel flow mechanical stop position to a higher fuel flow setting, perform a ground run check, and conduct a check flight as specified in Turbomeca S.A. Alert Service Bulletin No. A319 73 4808.

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Compliance Time

Within 120 days after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Turbomeca S.A. Arrius -2F turboshaft engines with Fuel Control Units (FCUs) part numbers 0 319 92 832 0, 0 319 92 830 0, and 0 319 92 825 0, with specific serial numbers listed in the AD. These engines are installed on, but not limited to, Eurocopter 120B 'Colibri' helicopters.

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