AD 2015-12-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France) Helicopters

AD Number
2015-12-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0646
FR Citation
80 FR 32456

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France) Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Obstruction of the fuel supply to the flowmeter, which could result in engine shutdown and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Remove each flowmeter, replace the fuel system hoses (P/N 704A34-416-029 for left-hand engine and P/N 704A34-416-030 for right-hand engine), and disable the electrical connections for the flowmeter installation.

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Compliance Time

Within 750 hours time-in-service.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters (previously Eurocopter France) Model AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, and AS355F2 helicopters with a Fueltron flowmeter part number (P/N) 704A37-670-001 installed.

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