AD 2016-22-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

AD Number
2016-22-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-5306
FR Citation
81 FR 74662

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Terminal lug with incorrect crimping, which could result in contact resistance and reduced gastightness between the wire and terminal lug, leading to a loss of electrical power and an electrical fire.

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Required Actions

Inspect each terminal lug for discoloration, corrosion, correct crimping, and correct installation. Replace any lug that has discoloration, corrosion, incorrect crimping, or incorrect installation before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 100 hours time-in-service or 12 months, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters, certificated in any category, with serial numbers listed in Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin ASB MBB-BK117 C-2-24A-013, Revision 1.

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