AD 2004-05-29

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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model EC 155B Helicopters

AD Number
2004-05-29
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
2003-SW-12-AD
FR Citation
Federal Register: March 15, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 50)

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Tail rotor induced vibrations during flight tests could lead to blade pitch control failure and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Install a tail rotor blade-to-torsion bar attachment tuning weight assembly (P/N 365A33-3546-00) on each blade of the Quiet Fenestron tail rotor. Replace each blade attachment bushing (P/N 365A33-3530-20) and prohibit mixing old and new components.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter France Model EC 155B helicopters with Quiet Fenestron tail rotor systems requiring compliance with Service Bulletins 64-002 and/or 65-003.

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