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AD/ECUREUIL/103 - Camera System Installation - 2

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This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of Eurocopter AS350 helicopters modified by specific Mann Aviation Group mods to inspect the camera-platform hold-down hook and, if an older -109 hook is present, replace it with a -139 hook and modify the mounting arm according to the referenced service bulletin. The directive must be complied with within three months of 30 September 2004. CASA’s delegate issues the requirement to correct a reported risk that a failed hook could allow the camera platform to detach.

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AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

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For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CASR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.

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Eurocopter AS 350 (Ecureuil) Series Helicopters

AD/ECUREUIL/103 Camera System Installati

AD/ECUREUIL/103 Camera System Installation - 2 10/2004

Applicability: Model AS 350 helicopters that have been modified in accordance with Mann Aviation Group (Engineering) Ltd (MAG(E)) modification 350-1521, 350-1680, or 350-1707; Installation of Camera Platform.

Requirement: 1. Inspect the camera platform hold down hook to determine the standard of hook installed, in accordance with paragraph 2 of MAG(E) Service Bulletin SB-A25- 002 Issue 1, dated 20 May 2004, or later EASA approved revision. If a part number 350-1521-109 hook is found to be installed, replace the -109 hook with a part number 350-1521-139 hook in accordance with SB-A25-002 Issue 1, or later EASA approved revision.

Modify the Mounting Arm in accordance with SB-A25-002 Issue 1, or later EASA approved revision.

Note: UK CAA AD G-2004-0019 refers.

Compliance: Within 3 months after 30 September 2004.

This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 30 September 2004.

Background: The manufacturer has received reports of failures of an old standard of the camera platform hold down hook. Failure of the hook could result in inadequate retention of the platform and camera, which could become a hazard to the helicopter.

Signature of David Villiers, Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.

David Villiers

Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 18 August 2004

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AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

Eurocopter AS 350 (Ecureuil) Series Helicopters

AD/ECUREUIL/103 Camera System Installati AD/ECUREUIL/103 Camera System Installation - 2 10/2004

AD/ECUREUIL/103 Camera System Installation - 2 10/2004

Modify the Mounting Arm in accordance with SB-A25-002 Issue 1, or later EASA approved revision.

Note: UK CAA AD G-2004-0019 refers.

Compliance: Within 3 months after 30 September 2004.

This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 30 September 2004.

David Villiers

Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 18 August 2004