AD Amdt-39-11343

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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model EC 120B Helicopters

AD Number
Amdt-39-11343
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 99-SW-53-AD
FR Citation
64 FR 53623

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Eurocopter France Model EC 120B Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model EC 120B Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the engine coupling tube caused by structural resonance, which could result in coupling failure, loss of engine drive, and a subsequent forced landing.

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Required Actions

Inspect the engine coupling tube for cracks at specified time intervals. Replace any cracked engine coupling tube with an airworthy engine coupling tube.

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Compliance Time

Within specified time intervals as outlined in the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter France Model EC 120B helicopters.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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