AD 2010-03-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Plastic blanking plugs fitted to the harness belt buckle 5th attachment point harden, become brittle, and deteriorate over time. Fragments of the plug can be caught inside the buckle, preventing the belt from releasing during an emergency evacuation.
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Required Actions
Inspect all seat harness belt buckles for failed blanking plugs. Remove and replace any failed blanking plugs with airworthy belt buckles.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter France Model AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters with seat harnesses fitted with blanking plugs, part number (P/N) 332V85134620 or P/N 332V85134621, except seat harnesses modified by Eurocopter MOD 332V080169.
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