AD 2018-18-11

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2018-18-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0418
FR Citation
83 FR 46384

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Model AS-365N2 and AS 365 N3 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

interference between the lower strobe light electrical harness wiring and the helicopter structure, which could result in chafing of an electrical harness adjacent to the inboard fuel tank vapor space, a fuel tank fire, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

install a cable mount, inspect the lower strobe light electrical harness for damage, and re-route the electrical harness.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 hours time-in-service

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Model AS-365N2 and AS 365 N3 helicopters, certificated in any category, with a lower strobe light installed.

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