AD 2011-21-13

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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 Helicopters

AD Number
2011-21-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-1075
FR Citation
76 FR 68299

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Reports of too high a current flow when one generator is deactivated, which could lead to failure of the remaining generator, loss of electrical power, and loss of systems necessary for flight safety.

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Required Actions

Revise the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) by inserting temporary pages 7, 8, and 11 from Alert Service Bulletin ASB MBB BK117 C-2-24A-008 into the Emergency Procedures and Performance Data sections. The revisions alert operators to visually monitor the power display GEN AMPS on the VEMD for too high a current flow when a generator is deactivated and provide instructions to switch off the two BUS TIEs on the overhead panel to prevent generator damage.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters.

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