AD 2005-17-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Turbomeca | Artouste III Series | Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca Artouste III Series Turboshaft Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Ice ingestion into the engine, which could lead to an in-flight shutdown and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Drill two additional water drain holes in each engine air intake assembly half-cover, using Turbomeca Artouste III Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 218 72 0104, Update No. 1, dated March 25, 2005.
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Compliance Time
Within nine months after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Turbomeca Artouste III B, B1, and D turboshaft engines installed on, but not limited to, Aerospatiale (Eurocopter--France) SA-315B LAMA, and Alouette III SA3160, SA-316B, and SA-316C helicopters.
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