AD 2015-18-51
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Model AS332C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
T/R de-icing system power supply box stuck in a 'closed' position providing an uncontrolled and un-annunciated power supply to the system, causing overheating and potential structural damage to the T/R blades.
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Required Actions
Inspect each T/R blade for burn marks, disbonding of leading edge protection, or cracks at the junction of the skin and leading edge protection. Replace all T/R blades if any damage is found. Deactivate the rotor de-icing system, revise the rotorcraft flight manual (RFM) to state the system is deactivated and flight into known icing is prohibited, and install a placard indicating the system is deactivated.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, and AS332L1 helicopters with T/R de-icing installation unit part number 204ZP01Y01 and T/R blade part number 332A12-0055-XX (where XX is any dash number).
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