AD 2014-04-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eurocopter France | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) (Airbus Helicopters) |
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Model EC225LP | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) (Airbus Helicopters) |
Unsafe Condition
Oscillations in the main rotor which can transfer dynamic loads to the structure, the main gearbox (MGB), and the main servo-control inputs, which could result in subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Within 50 hours time-in-service, revise the Operating Limitations section of the Eurocopter EC225LP Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) by inserting a copy of this AD into Section 2.3 of the RFM, or by making pen and ink changes to add the phrase: 'The minimum altitude is limited to -2,000 feet density altitude.'
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Compliance Time
Within 50 hours time-in-service
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP helicopters, certificated in any category, except those with certain modifications installed: MOD 0726582, MOD 0726477, and MOD 0726583; MOD 0726592; or MOD 0726632.
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