AD 2013-22-22

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Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines

AD Number
2013-22-22
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0940
FR Citation
78 FR 68697

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Turbomeca S Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines

Unsafe Condition

Deterioration of hydromechanical metering unit (HMU) rotating components.

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Required Actions

Replace the inter-pump complete sleeve and visually inspect the complete sleeve female splines and HMU high-pressure (HP) pump and low-pressure (LP) pump male splines for corrosion, scaling, cracks, and wear. Replace the rotating components of the HP and LP pumps, including the complete sleeve, or replace the HMU with an eligible HMU at specified intervals.

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Compliance Time

Within 25 HMU operating hours if the HMU has more than 375 operating hours on the effective date of this AD; otherwise, before exceeding 400 HMU operating hours since new.

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Affected Aircraft

All Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 2D turboshaft engines.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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