AD 2013-23-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eurocopter | France | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Reduced yaw control travel, which could result in loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) or within one month, inspect to determine whether the cross-member at station X 2165 and the two doublers at stations X 2325 and Y 269 are installed. If not installed, inspect for a crack in the center cross-member and replace it if a crack is found. If no crack exists, inspect the tail rotor control rigging. If needed, install the cross-member and doublers within 55 hours TIS.
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Compliance Time
Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) or within one month, whichever occurs first.
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Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter France Model AS350B, BA, B1, B2, B3, D, AS355E, F, F1, F2, and N helicopters with collective-to-yaw control coupling, part number 350A27-2178-04, 350A27-2178-06, or 350A27-2178-0601, certificated in any category.
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