AD 2005-12-08

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Arrius 2 B1, 2 B1A, 2 B1A-1, and 2 B2 Turboshaft Engines

AD Number
2005-12-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-21443
FR Citation
70 FR 34334

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Turbomeca S Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Arrius 2 B1, 2 B1A, 2 B1A-1, and 2 B2 Turboshaft Engines

Unsafe Condition

Simultaneous loss of automatic control of both engines due to the engine control system's intolerance to the loss of steps on the fuel metering valve actuator, leading to a FADEC FAIL indication and transition to manual fuel flow control.

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Required Actions

Simultaneously on both engines of the helicopter, perform a one-time upgrade of the EECU software by either replacing the EECU or uploading the software, using the procedures described in the applicable Turbomeca Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB).

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Compliance Time

Within 90 days after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Turbomeca S.A. Arrius 2 B1, 2 B1A, 2 B1A-1, and 2 B2 turboshaft engines installed on, but not limited to, Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH EC 135 T1 and EC 135 T2 helicopters.

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