AD 2012-16-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eurocopter | France | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Possible overloading of the seat structure at the attachment point during a hard landing or emergency landing, which could result in the VIP 4-seat bench detaching from the floor and subsequent injury to the seat occupants.
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Required Actions
Revise the Limitations section of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) and convert the VIP 4-seat bench into a 3-seat configuration. Alternatively, install shims between the attachment rails and the cabin floor at the seat position to strengthen the attachment security of the seat.
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Compliance Time
Within 15 hours time-in-service (TIS)
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Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter France Model EC155B and EC155B1 helicopters, all serial numbers up to and including 6892, with a VIP 4-seat bench, part number (P/N) 365V85-0045-01 or 365V85-0046-01, installed.
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