AD 2013-16-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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