AD Amdt-39-10583
Unsafe Condition
Cable failures caused by dynamic overload on the winding-up limit due to uncontrolled excessive speed of the cable, which is normally regulated by the automatic speed-reducing mechanism or the operator.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the cable for damage before the next hoist operation, blanking (plugging) the electronic control box upper vent, and performing an end-of-travel procedure before each hoist operation.
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Compliance Time
Before further hoist operation
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Affected Aircraft
Lucas Air Equipment electric hoists installed on Eurocopter France SA-360 and SA-365 helicopters
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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