AD 2013-01-07

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines

AD Number
2013-01-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0940
FR Citation
78 FR 6725

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Deterioration and loss of the low-pressure drive function within the hydro-mechanical metering unit (HMU) causing low fuel pressure, which could lead to an uncommanded in-flight shutdown of the engine and possible loss of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Replace the HMU with an eligible HMU before it exceeds 800 operating hours since new, or within 800 operating hours since the last replacement of specific components within the HMU.

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Compliance Time

Within 800 operating hours of the HMU since new or since the last replacement of specific components.

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Affected Aircraft

All Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 2D turboshaft engines.

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