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AD/ECUREUIL/119 Amdt 2 - Engine Controls - Twist Grip Assembly
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| AD/ECUREUIL/119 Amdt 2 | Engine Controls - Twist Grip Assembly | 13/2008 |
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| Applicability: | EUROCOPTER EC 130 B4 helicopters, all serial numbers fitted with:- twist grip assemblies part numbers (P/N) 350A27520900, 350A27520901, 350A27520902 or 350A27520903 on the pilot's side with serial numbers (S/N) below 64.- twist grip assemblies P/N 350A27521201 on the co-pilot side with S/N below 11 and between 22 and 66 (inclusive).- twist grip assemblies P/N 350A27521201 on the co-pilot side with S/N from 11 to 21 (inclusive) and no letter “V” on the lever base. |
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| Requirement: | 1. Replace the drive tube in co-pilot twist grip assembly P/N 350A27521201 with S/N from 11 to 21 (inclusive) and no letter “V” on the lever base in accordance with paragraph 2.B. of EUROCOPTER EC 130 ASB No. 76A002.2. In autorotation training, the manoeuvre must be carried out until the helicopter touches down (full autorotation).3. Do not install a twist grip assembly P/N 350A27521201 with S/N from 11 to 21 (inclusive) and no letter “V” on the lever base on a helicopter, unless the drive tube has been replaced and the collective lever marked in accordance with paragraphs 2.B.2. and 2.B.3. of EUROCOPTER EC 130 ASB No. 76A002.4. Do not install twist grip assemblies P/N 350A27520900, 350A27520901, 350A27520902 and 350A27520903 with S/N below 64 on the pilot's side or twist grip assembly P/N 350A27521201 with S/N below 11 and between 22 and 66 (inclusive) on the co-pilot’s side, unless the bonding between the control pinion and the drive tube has been checked in accordance with paragraph 2.B.3. of EUROCOPTER EC 130 ASB No. 76A001 Revision 1 before installation on a helicopter.The use of later approved revisions of these documents is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD.Note: EASA AD 2008-0184 dated 6 October 2008 refers. This AD supersedes EASA AD 2006-0079. |
| Compliance: | For Requirement 1 - Within 110 flight hours or 9 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, unless previously accomplished.For Requirement 2 - Pending replacement of the twist grip drive tube as detailed in Requirement 1 of this AD.For Requirement 3 - After the effective date of this AD.For Requirement 4 - Before installation on a helicopter after the effective date of this AD. |
| This Amendment becomes effective on 18 December 2008. | |