AD 2010-20-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Turboméca S.A. ARRIEL 2B Turboshaft Engines

AD Number
2010-20-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-21624
FR Citation
75 FR 59060

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Turboméca S.A. ARRIEL 2B Turboshaft Airworthiness Directives; Turboméca S.A. ARRIEL 2B Turboshaft Engines

Unsafe Condition

Stuck controller axles in the metering valve body, which can lead to loss of control of engine fuel flow in manual or mixed control modes, resulting in engine overspeed and in-flight engine shutdown.

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Required Actions

Inspect, clean, lubricate, and check for proper operation of the HMU acceleration controller axle. Incorporate modification TU 149 to eliminate the unsafe condition and repetitive inspections.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Turboméca S.A. ARRIEL 2B turboshaft engines that do not incorporate modification TU 149.

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