AD 2021-05-08

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Turbomeca, S.A.) Turboshaft Engines

AD Number
2021-05-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-1118
FR Citation
86 FR 13807

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Turbomeca Various Airworthiness Directives; Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Turbomeca, S.A.) Turboshaft Engines
engine Safran Helicopter Airworthiness Directives; Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Turbomeca, S.A.) Turboshaft Engines

Unsafe Condition

cracks were found on the soldered joints of torque conformation boxes, which could lead to engine in-flight shutdown, possibly resulting in reduced control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

performing initial and repetitive inspections of the resistance values of the torque conformation box and, depending on the results of the inspections, replacement of the torque conformation box.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

all Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. Arriel 2C, 2C1, 2S1, and 2S2 model turboshaft engines.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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