AD 99-06-04

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, and L1, and L2 Helicopters

AD Number
99-06-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
98-SW-01-AD
FR Citation
Federal Register: March 10, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 46)

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters AS332C Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, and L1, and L2 Helicopters
aircraft Airbus Helicopters AS332L Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, and L1, and L2 Helicopters
aircraft Airbus Helicopters AS332L1 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, and L1, and L2 Helicopters
aircraft Airbus Helicopters AS332L2 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, and L1, and L2 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Loss of electrical continuity between terminals of installed Crouzet single-pole circuit breakers (part numbers 84 400 028 through 84 400 037) can cause improper installation, loss of electrical power to instrumentation, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Inspect specified Crouzet circuit breakers according to Service Bulletin 01.00.49 procedures, replace any with loss of electrical continuity, and ensure prior inspection before reinstallation. Replacement with type 84-402(x) circuit breakers terminates AD requirements.

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Compliance Time

On or before 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) or within the next 3 calendar months for initial inspection, and 500 hours TIS or 6 calendar months for remaining inspections. Alternative compliance may be approved by FAA.

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, L1, and L2 helicopters with Crouzet circuit breaker part numbers 84 400 028 through 84 400 037 installed.

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