AD 2006-15-14

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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Canada Limited Model BO 105 LS A-3 Helicopters

AD Number
2006-15-14
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-24632
FR Citation
71 FR 42576

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Eurocopter Canada Limited Model BO 105 LS A-3 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Canada Limited Model BO 105 LS A-3 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue failure of fixed bolts and main rotor nuts, leading to potential loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Within 30 days, modify the Airworthiness Limitation section to reflect revised part numbers and life limits. Create historical records for listed parts. Review aircraft records to determine time-in-service (TIS) and landings on main rotor nuts. Before further flight, replace any nut with less than 150 hours TIS remaining before reaching its life limit. Within 150 hours TIS, replace 4 fixed bolts with new part numbers and re-identify main rotor nuts with 150 or more hours TIS remaining. Remove any life-limited part that has reached or exceeded its life limit.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days for part number and life limit modifications, within 150 hours TIS for bolt replacement and nut re-identification, and before further flight for nut replacement and part removal.

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter Canada Limited Model BO 105 LS A-3 helicopters certificated in any category.

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