AD 2013-08-19
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eurocopter | France | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
A crack in the rear roller support shaft or the rear fitting of the sliding door could result in loss of the sliding door, which could come into contact with the rotor system, leading to damage to the helicopter and loss of helicopter control.
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Required Actions
Conduct visual and dye penetrant inspections of the shaft and fitting of the sliding door for cracks. Replace the shaft or fitting if a crack is found.
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Compliance Time
Within 110 hours time-in-service (TIS) for sliding doors with less than 90 hours TIS.
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Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter France Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350C, AS350D, AS350D1, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, and AS355N helicopters with sliding door pre-modification (MOD) 073298 or pre-MOD 073308 installed.
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