AD 2009-18-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model AB412 and AB412 EP Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of a hoist cable assembly and inadvertent loss of a load.
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Required Actions
Determine accumulated 'hoist lifts' for each hoist cable assembly and replace any assembly that has reached or exceeded 1,500 hoist lifts or 4 years from initial installation, whichever occurs first. Replace hoist cable assemblies with an airworthy one if 'hoist cycles' or installation date cannot be determined. Revise the Airworthiness limitations section of the maintenance manual to include a life limit of 1,500 hoist lifts or 4 years.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Agusta S.p.A. Model AB412 and AB412 EP helicopters with internal hoist, part number 214-070-300-1 (Goodrich P/N 42277-1); external hoist P/N BL-10300-60 (Breeze Eastern) or P/N BL-20200-SERIES (Breeze Eastern), installed, certificated in any category.
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