AD 2013-21-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

AD Number
2013-21-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0446
FR Citation
78 FR 65169

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Limited control of a tail rotor because of the binding of a bearing, which could lead to subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Inspect each bearing for freedom of movement within 100 hours TIS and at intervals not exceeding 800 hours TIS. Replace the bearing if there is binding, rough turning, or chafing on the floor. Repair the floor if damage extends through the panel outer layer. Install a Teflon strip after replacing the bearing.

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Compliance Time

Within 100 hours time-in-service (TIS)

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Model EC135 P1, P2, P2+, T1, T2, and T2+ helicopters with bearing P/N LN9367GE6N2, rod P/N L671M5040205, lever P/N L671M5040101, and floor P/N L533M1014101, L533M1014102, L533M1014103, L533M1014104, L533M1014105, or L533M1014106.

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