AD 2013-16-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters

AD Number
2013-16-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0353
FR Citation
78 FR 51048

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Eurocopter France Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Interference between the tail gearbox (TGB) attachment bolt and the structure fitting, caused by the omission of a required blind hole in the structure fitting.

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Required Actions

Inspect the TGB aft attachment fitting for the presence of a blind hole. If the blind hole is missing, install an additional washer under the head of the attachment bolt until the attachment fitting is replaced with an airworthy fitting.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter France Model AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters, serial numbers up to and including 2680 and S/N 9000 through 9009.

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