AD 2012-23-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland Helicopters

AD Number
2012-23-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0528
FR Citation
77 FR 69556

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Eurocopter Deutschland Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

An internal short circuit in certain Generator Control Units (GCUs), part number 51530-021EI with no modification (MOD), MOD A, or MOD B.

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Required Actions

Replace all affected GCUs with an airworthy GCU within the next 300 hours time-in-service or 6 months, whichever occurs first. Do not install a GCU P/N 51530-021-EI with no MOD, MOD A, or MOD B on any helicopter.

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Compliance Time

Within 300 hours time-in-service or 6 months, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Model MBB-BK117 C-2 helicopters with a Generator Control Unit (GCU), part number 51530-021EI with no modification (MOD), MOD A, or MOD B installed.

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