AD 2013-26-11

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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters

AD Number
2013-26-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0635
FR Citation
79 FR 2366

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Eurocopter France Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Corrosion or a crack in the stationary or rotating swashplate of the MRH assembly, which could lead to failure of the swashplate and subsequent loss of helicopter control.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect the rotating and stationary swashplates for corrosion or a crack. If a crack exists, replace the MRH assembly. If corrosion exists without cracking, install a placard and revise the flight manual, then replace the MRH assembly within 150 hours TIS or 6 months after corrosion detection.

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Compliance Time

Within 110 hours time-in-service (TIS) or before the MRH assembly accumulates 1,320 hours TIS, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,320 hours TIS.

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter France Model EC225LP helicopters with a main rotor hub (MRH) assembly with a rotating swashplate, part number (P/N) 332A31-3074-00 or 332A31-3076-00, and stationary swashplate, P/N 332A31-3079-00 or 332A31-3079-01, installed.

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