AD 2018-12-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., Turboshaft Engines

AD Number
2018-12-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2009-0889
FR Citation
83 FR 38951

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Safran Helicopter Airworthiness Directives; Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., Turboshaft Engines

Unsafe Condition

Uncoupling between the LP fuel pump impeller and the HP fuel pump shaft.

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Required Actions

Inspect the transmissible torque between the LP pump impeller and the HP pump shaft on the HP/LP pump and metering valve assembly, and replace the hydro-mechanical metering unit (HMU) if it does not pass the torque check. Install a Modification TU 178 HMU for any HMU that fails the torque sensor check and as a mandatory terminating action for the inspections required by this AD.

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Compliance Time

Within 2,200 engine flight hours or 72 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

All Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., Arriel 2B and 2B1 turboshaft engines.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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