AD 2016-08-16

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Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines

AD Number
2016-08-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-5539
FR Citation
81 FR 23155

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Turbomeca S Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the constant delta-pressure (delta-P) diaphragm of the fuel metering valve, which could result in an uncommanded in-flight shutdown and damage to the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Remove the pre-TU 193 adjusted high-pressure/low-pressure pump and metering valve assembly and replace it with a part eligible for installation. Replace the constant delta-P diaphragm of the fuel metering valve.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 operating hours after the effective date of this AD or prior to exceeding 880 operating hours since new on the adjusted HP/LP pump and metering valve assembly, whichever occurs later.

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Affected Aircraft

All Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 2E turboshaft engines that have a pre-TU 193 adjusted high-pressure/low-pressure (HP/LP) pump and metering valve assembly installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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