AD 2012-17-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eurocopter | France | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Reduced service life of the rotating star, which could result in failure of the rotating star and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Remove any rotating star, P/N 341A31.4116.21, with 12,000 or more hours time-in-service (TIS), and replace it with an airworthy rotating star with less than 12,000 hours TIS. Revise the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness by reducing the service life of the main rotor rotating star from unlimited hours TIS to 12,000 hours TIS.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter France Model SA341G helicopters, with rotating star, part number (P/N) 341A31.4116.21 installed, certificated in any category.
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