AD 2013-23-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters

AD Number
2013-23-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0354
FR Citation
78 FR 70202

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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