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AD 2016-12-06 Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines

2016-07-22
2016-06-17
39-18555
FAA-2015-8257
Engine
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Applicability*9

This AD applies to Turbomeca S.A. MAKILA 2A and MAKILA 2A1 turboshaft engine models with a high-pressure gas generator module (M03) that has modification (mod) TU 52 installed.

Compliance

You may take credit for the actions required by paragraph (e) of this AD if you performed those actions using Turbomeca S.A. MSB No. 298 72 2832, Version B, dated October 12, 2015 or earlier versions, before the effective date of this AD.

Required actions

The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request. You may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.

Unsafe condition

Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (1) Borescope inspect the centrifugal diffuser ferrule, part number 0298210100, prior to the ferrule accumulating 700 hours, time since new or time since replacement or within 30 hours from the effective date of this AD, whichever is later. Use Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 2.4.1 through 2.4.2.2.1, of Turbomeca S.A. Alert Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 298 72 2832, Version C, dated April 15, 2016, to do the borescope inspections required by this AD. (2) Repeat the borescope inspection required by this AD every 300 hours since last inspection. (3) If any crack, loss of contact between the ferrule and diffuser axial vane, or any contact between the injection manifold supply pipe and the diffuser ferrule is found, remove the diffuser case and replace the ferrule with a part eligible for installation.

Affected ADs

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