AD 99-10-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS332L2

AD Number
99-10-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
99-SW-09-AD
FR Citation
(Federal Register: May 11, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 90))

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters AS332L2 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS332L2

Unsafe Condition

Delamination of the elastomer on the main rotor head drag damper (part number 332A311980-02) with elastomeric bearings P/N J19084-4 could result in damper failure and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Inspect each damper within 10 hours time-in-service for tears, cracks, or bonding separation in the elastomer in areas A and B. Replace the damper if defects are found. Repeat inspections prior to each daily flight or every 20 hours TIS, whichever comes first.

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Compliance Time

Within 10 hours time-in-service

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter France Model AS332L2 helicopters with main rotor head drag damper P/N 332A311980-02 and elastomeric bearings P/N J19084-4.

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