AD 2014-12-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Model EC120B and EC130B4 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France) Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the sliding door star axle support, which could prevent operation of a sliding door from inside.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect upper and lower locking pin control rod end fittings for bend, twist, or breakage. Replace any bent, twisted, or broken control end fitting before further flight. Clean and dye penetrant inspect the star support pin for cracks in specified zones. Replace the star support pin if a crack is found before further flight. Reinforce the sliding door star support stringer by installing three carbon fabric plies.
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Compliance Time
Within 165 hours time-in-service
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters (previously Eurocopter France) Model EC120B helicopters, serial numbers up to and including 1367, with a sliding door, Part Number C526A2370101 installed; and Model EC130B4 helicopters with a sliding door, Part Number C526S1101051 installed, excluding helicopters with modification 07 3796 or 07 2921 installed.
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