AD 2013-08-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
A crack in the outer skin, butt strap, or fuselage frame, which could result in loss of airframe structural integrity, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect for a crack on the outer skin and the butt strap in the sliding cowling right-hand and left-hand rail attachment areas on Frame 5295. If a crack is found, inspect for a crack in Frame 5295 and repair any cracked part. Modify each helicopter with MOD 0726478R2 on the sliding cowling rails and shims in the attachment areas on Frame 5295.
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Compliance Time
Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) for helicopters that have 8,800 or more hours TIS or before or upon reaching 8,810 hours TIS for helicopters that have less than 8,800 hours TIS, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 10 hours TIS.
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Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter France Model AS332C, L, and L1 helicopters without modification (MOD) 0722907, except helicopters with serial numbers 2078 and 2102, certificated in any category.
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