AD 2008-08-16

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca Makila 1A and 1A1 Turboshaft Engines

AD Number
2008-08-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-0157
FR Citation
73 FR 20525

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Turbomeca Makila 1A and 1A1 Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca Makila 1A and 1A1 Turboshaft Engines

Unsafe Condition

Recent unexplained reversions of the ECU to the 65% N1 back-up mode due to temporary loss of N2 speed signal could lead to inability to continue safe flight, emergency autorotation landing, or an accident.

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Required Actions

Replace the selector-comparator board in the ECU with a board incorporating Turbomeca modification TU 250.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Turbomeca Makila 1A and 1A1 turboshaft engines.

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