AD 2009-12-51

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Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 1A1, 1A2, 1B, 1C, 1C1, 1C2, 1D, 1D1, 1E2, 1K1, 1S, and 1S1 Turboshaft Engines

AD Number
2009-12-51
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2009-0544
FR Citation
74 FR 31167

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Turbomeca S Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 1A1, 1A2, 1B, 1C, 1C1, 1C2, 1D, 1D1, 1E2, 1K1, 1S, and 1S1 Turboshaft Engines

Unsafe Condition

Reports of oil leaks from certain reduction gearbox (module M05) front casings. The lubrication duct plug was not properly bonded/glued in place.

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Required Actions

Perform initial and repetitive visual inspections of reduction gearboxes (module M05) for oil leakage. Repair if leaking. Repair all affected modules as terminating action to repetitive inspections.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 1A1, 1A2, 1B, 1C, 1C1, 1C2, 1D, 1D1, 1E2, 1K1, 1S, and 1S1 turboshaft engines modified by Turbomeca Modification TU332 and fitted with modules M05 as listed in Turbomeca S.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. A292 72 0825, Version A.

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