AD 2013-20-17

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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) Helicopters

AD Number
2013-20-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0519
FR Citation
78 FR 67020

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Third stage turbine vibration, which could result in turbine failure, engine power loss, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Revise the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) Limitations Section for BO105C-2, BO105CS-2, BO105CB-2, and BO105CBS-2 Variant helicopters. Install a placard on the instrument panel next to the triple RPM indicator stating: 'MIN. CONTINUOUS 98% N2--MIN. TRANSIENT 95% N2'.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days

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Affected Aircraft

ECD Model BO105C (C-2 and CB-2 Variants) and BO105S (CS-2 and CBS-2 Variants) helicopters with a third stage turbine wheel, part number 23065833, installed.

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