AD 2010-13-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Microturbo Saphir 20 Model 095 Auxiliary Power Units (APUs)

AD Number
2010-13-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-0512
FR Citation
75 FR 33162

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Microturbo Saphir 20 Model 095 Auxiliary Power Units (APUs)

Unsafe Condition

The turbine wheel, part number (P/N) 095-01-015-03, of the SAPHIR 20 Model 095 APU is a life-limited part. Use of the turbine wheel beyond 4,225 cycles could lead to the release of high energy debris that could jeopardize aircraft safety.

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Required Actions

Remove turbine wheels P/N 095-01-015-03 or P/N 095-01-015-20 before exceeding the new reduced life limit of 4,225 cycles-in-service, and replace with a new or serviceable part.

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Compliance Time

Before exceeding 4,225 cycles-in-service.

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Affected Aircraft

Microturbo Saphir 20 Model 095 Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) installed on, but not limited to, Eurocopter EC225 and AS332 helicopters.

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