AD 2008-05-16

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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model EC130 B4 Helicopters

AD Number
2008-05-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-28228
FR Citation
73 FR 13075

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Eurocopter France Model EC130 B4 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model EC130 B4 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Malfunction in the battery overheat sensing circuit, which could lead to thermal runaway of the battery, an in-flight fire, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Modify and test the wiring of the battery overheat sensing circuit. Correct the connection of the thermal switch to the cockpit indicator light.

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Compliance Time

Within 110 hours time-in-service (TIS)

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter France Model EC130 B4 helicopters

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