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AD/S-PUMA/16 - Tail Position Lights

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This directive requires owners/operators of Eurocopter AS 332 C/C1/L/L1/L2 helicopters with tail position light parts 31514-2 or 31515-2 to install safety locking devices on the tail position light lens assembly per Eurocopter France AS 332 Service Bulletin 01-39. Operators pay and must fit units within 50 flight hours from 19 Oct 1994; spare assemblies must be updated before installation. The aim is to prevent in‑flight lens loss after reported rotor damage.

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AD/S-PUMA/16 - Tail Position Lights

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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Eurocopter AS 332 (Super Puma) Series Helicopters

AD/S-PUMA/16 Tail Position Lights 13/94 DM

Applicability: All AS 332 C, C1, L, L1 and L2 helicopters equipped with tail position lights part number 31514-2 and 31515-2.

Requirement: Install safety locking devices on the tail position light lens assembly in accordance with Eurocopter France AS 332 Service Bulletin 01-39.

Note: DGAC AD 94-216-002(B) and 94-217-053(B) refer.

Compliance: Helicopter installations - Within 50 hours time in service from 19 October 1994.

Spares - Prior to installation.

Background: Eurocopter France has advised of damage being caused to three tail rotor blades following loss of the tail position light lens assembly. This Directive requires the installation of safety locking devices which are designed to prevent the in-flight loss of the lens assembly.

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