AD 2013-19-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eurocopter | France (Eurocopter) | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
A missing weld on a seat rear beam, which could result in failure of the seat and injury to the pilot during a hard landing.
Required Actions
Within 50 hours time-in-service, inspect the rear beam of each seat for weld beads in the areas depicted in the Appendix, Figure 1, of Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. AS365-25.01.18 for model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, and AS 365 N3 helicopters; ASB No. EC155-25A114 for model EC155 B and EC155B1 helicopters; ASB No. AS332-25.02.49 for model AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, and AS332L2 helicopters; and ASB No. EC225-25A110 for Model EC225LP helicopters; all Revision 1, dated August 9, 2012. If any weld beads are missing, before further flight, remove the seat from the helicopter and replace it with an airworthy seat.
Compliance Time
Within 50 hours time-in-service
Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, EC155B1, AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters with an EADS Sogerma pilot or co-pilot seat, part number (P/N) 2510106-03-00 or P/N 2510106-06-00, with a serial number 720 through 1451, installed, certificated in any category.
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