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AD 2005-13-25 Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 2B Turboshaft Engines

2005-07-11
2005-06-24
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Applicability*9

This AD applies to Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 2B turboshaft engines with Modification TU62A incorporated. These engines are installed on, but not limited to, Eurocopter AS350B3 helicopters.

Compliance

You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified unless the actions have already been done. (f) Within 20 operating hours after the effective date of this AD, inspect, clean, lubricate, and check for proper operation of the HMU acceleration controller axle. Use paragraph 2 of Instructions to be Incorporated of Turbomeca Alert Mandatory Service Bulletin No. A292 73 2814, Update No. 1, dated January 11, 2005, to do these actions. (g) Thereafter, repeat the actions specified in paragraph (f) of this AD within every 210 operating hours. Alternative Methods of

Unsafe condition

This AD results from several reports of the hydromechanical unit (HMU) acceleration controller axle sticking. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of control of engine fuel flow in the manual control mode or mixed control mode, leading to engine overspeed and in-flight engine shutdown, or uncommanded in-flight engine shutdown.

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