AD 2013-15-01

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; AgustaWestland S.p.A. (Agusta) Helicopters

AD Number
2013-15-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0640
FR Citation
78 FR 60186

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft AgustaWestland S.p.A. (Agusta) Airworthiness Directives; AgustaWestland S.p.A. (Agusta) Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Arcing inside some components of the Full Icing Protection System (FIPS) due to improper insulation of one of the main rotor electrical cables, which could lead to fire and damage to the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Deactivate the FIPS and install a placard next to the FIPS controller stating that flight into known icing is prohibited.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Agusta Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters.

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