AD 2011-03-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eurocopter | France Model AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, and SA-365N1 | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, and SA-365N1 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the aluminum tail rotor (T/R) blade pitch control shaft, part number 365A33.6161.20 or 365A33.6161.21, leading to loss of T/R control and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Remove the aluminum T/R blade pitch control shaft, P/N 365A33.6161.20 or P/N 365A33.6161.21, and replace it with a steel T/R blade pitch control shaft, P/N 365A33.6214.20, following the specified portions of Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. 01.00.59, dated June 21, 2007.
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Compliance Time
Within 100 hours time-in-service, unless accomplished previously.
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Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter France Model AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, and SA-365N1 helicopters, with an aluminum tail rotor (T/R) blade pitch control shaft, part number (P/N) 365A33.6161.20 or P/N 365A33.6161.21, installed, certificated in any category.
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