AD 2012-03-11

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Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines

AD Number
2012-03-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2009-0889
FR Citation
77 FR 8092

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Turbomeca S Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines

Unsafe Condition

Uncoupling of the high-pressure/low-pressure (HP/LP) pump hydro-mechanical metering unit (HMU) low-pressure (LP) fuel pump impeller and the high-pressure (HP) fuel pump shaft.

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Required Actions

Inspect the transmissible torque between the LP fuel pump impeller and the HP fuel pump shaft. Replace the HMU if it does not pass the torque check.

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Compliance Time

Within 750 engine flight hours (EFH) from the effective date of this AD, but no later than 14 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

All Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 2B and 2B1 turboshaft engines.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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