AD 2015-23-02

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

AD Number
2015-23-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-3969
FR Citation
80 FR 69111

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Agusta S.p.A. Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failure of a hydraulic external hoist pressure line pump due to metal particles generated by unusual wear of an internal subcomponent.

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Required Actions

Inspect the hydraulic external hoist pressure line filter for metal particles within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25 hours TIS. If metal particles are found, flush the utility hydraulic system, replace the filter with an airworthy one, and replace the pressure line pump with an airworthy pump before the next flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25 hours TIS.

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Affected Aircraft

Agusta S.p.A. Model AB412 helicopters with a hydraulic external hoist part number BL10300-60 installed, certificated in any category.

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