AD 2013-18-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

AD Number
2013-18-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0398
FR Citation
78 FR 56597

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Deformation of the fire extinguishing system injection tubes during an engine fire, which could result in impaired distribution of the fire extinguishing agent, failure of the fire extinguishing system to contain a fire, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Within 30 days, modify each fire extinguishing system injection tube by removing and replacing a section of the tubing in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B., of Eurocopter EC135 Alert Service Bulletin No. EC135-26A-003, Revision 2, dated December 19, 2011. Do not install an injection tube, P/N L262M1810101, P/N L262M1811801, or P/N L262M1809101, on any helicopter unless it has been modified as required by this AD.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135T1, EC135T2, and EC135T2+ helicopters with a fire extinguishing system part number (P/N) L262M1808101, P/N L262M1812101, or P/N L262M1812102 installed.

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