AD 2009-22-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France (ECF) Model AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, SA330F, SA330G, and SA330J Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the screw that secures the main rotor blade deicing system distributor retaining clamp, resulting from insufficient clearance causing bending, nonconforming material hardness, and missing lock-wiring holes.
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Required Actions
Inspect each clamp within 50 flight hours to check for interference between the screw head and the clamp, check for a crack in the shank of the screw, and check for a lock-wiring hole in the screw. Replace the screw if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours
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Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter France (ECF) Model AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, SA330F, SA330G, and SA330J helicopters with a main rotor blade de-icing system distributor retaining clamp, part number 225000-18454 or D18454, installed.
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