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    This Airworthiness Directive from EASA requires replacing the reduction gear box intermediate pinions on Arriel 1B, 1D, and 1D1 turboshaft engines with modified pinions by February 2011. Several failures of the original pinions have occurred due to increased vibratory stresses causing fatigue cracks. The new pinions incorporate modifications to reduce stresses and improve strength. Failure of the pinion could lead to engine overspeed and potential single-engine loss of control.

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    This Airworthiness Directive from EASA requires replacing the reduction gear box intermediate pinions on Arriel 1B, 1D, and 1D1 turboshaft engines with modified pinions by February 2011. Several failures of the original pinions have occurred due to increased vibratory stresses causing fatigue cracks. The new pinions incorporate modifications to reduce stresses and improve strength. Failure of the pinion could lead to engine overspeed and potential single-engine loss of control.

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    This Airworthiness Directive from EASA requires replacing the reduction gear box intermediate pinions on Arriel 1B, 1D, and 1D1 turboshaft engines with modified pinions by February 2011. Several failures of the original pinions have occurred due to increased vibratory stresses causing fatigue cracks. The new pinions incorporate modifications to reduce stresses and improve strength. Failure of the pinion could lead to engine overspeed and potential single-engine loss of control.

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    Easa Ad 2009-0002 1

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    This Airworthiness Directive from EASA requires replacing the reduction gear box intermediate pinions on Arriel 1B, 1D, and 1D1 turboshaft engines with modified pinions by February 2011. Several failures of the original pinions have occurred due to increased vibratory stresses causing fatigue cracks. The new pinions incorporate modifications to reduce stresses and improve strength. Failure of the pinion could lead to engine overspeed and potential single-engine loss of control.

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    EASA AD No.

    : 2009-0002

    EASA AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

    AD No.: 2009-0002

    Date: 07 January 2009

    Note: This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued by EASA, acting in accordance with
    Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 on behalf of the European Community, its Member States and
    of the European third countries that participate in the activities of EASA under Article 66 of
    that Regulation.
    This AD is issued in accordance with EC 1702/2003, Part 21A.3B. In accordance with EC 2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.301, the
    continuing airworthiness of an aircraft shall be ensured by accomplishing any applicable ADs. Consequently, no person may operate
    an aircraft to which an Airworthiness Directive applies, except in accordance with the requirements of that Airworthiness Directive
    unless otherwise specified by the Agency [EC 2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.303] or agreed with the Authority of the State of Registry
    [EC 216/2008, Article 14(4) exemption].

    Type Approval Holder’s Name : Type/Model designation(s) :

    TURBOMECA Arriel 1 series turboshaft engines

    TCDS Number : EASA.E.073

    Foreign AD : Not applicable

    Supersedure : None

    ATA 72 Engine – Reduction Gear Box Intermediate Pinion – Modification

    Manufacturer(s): Turboméca

    Applicability: Arriel 1B, 1D and 1D1 turboshaft engines, all serial numbers.
    These engines are known to be installed on, but not limited to, Eurocopter
    AS 350 B, AS 350 BA, AS 350 B1 and AS 350 B2 helicopters.

    Reason: Several events of rupture of the Arriel 1 Reduction Gear Box Intermediate Pinion
    have been reported in service. The ruptures have been determined to be
    originated at the pinion teeth root due to increased vibratory stresses. This
    increase in vibratory stresses is mainly caused by increased teeth wear over
    engine life time.
    The rupture of the Reduction Gear Box Intermediate Pinion may result in an
    overspeed of the Power Turbine and, subsequently, an uncommanded engine
    in-flight shutdown. This could lead to an emergency autorotation landing on a
    single-engine helicopter.
    To reduce the level of vibratory stresses and improve tooth resistance,
    Turboméca modification TU 232 incorporates the addition of a damping ring
    below the teeth and a shot peening of the teeth roots. These modifications
    reduce the risk of incipient fatigue cracks.
    This AD requires the replacement of all Reduction Gear Box Intermediate
    Pinions with Pinions incorporating Turboméca modification TU 232.

    Effective Date: 21 January 2009

    EASA Form 110 Page 1/2


    EASA AD No.: 2009-0002

    Required Action(s) Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously:


    and Compliance
    No later than 28 February 2011, replace the Reduction Gear Box Intermediate
    Time(s): Pinions (P/N 0 292 70 779 0) with Pinions incorporating Turboméca modification
    TU 232 in accordance with Turboméca Mandatory Service Bulletin 292 72 0276
    Version B dated 06 November 2008.

    Ref. Publications: Turboméca, S.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 292 72 0276 Version B
    dated 06 November 2008.
    The use of later approved revisions of this document is acceptable for
    compliance with the requirements of this AD.

    Remarks : 1. If requested and appropriately substantiated, EASA can approve


    Alternative Methods of Compliance for this AD.
    2. This AD was posted on 26 November 2008 as PAD 08-136 for
    consultation until 25 December 2009.
    No comments were received during the consultation period.
    3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred to the Airworthiness
    Directives, Safety Management & Research Section, Certification
    Directorate, EASA. E-mail ADs@easa.europa.eu
    4. For any question concerning the technical content of the requirements in
    this AD, please contact:
    Turboméca, S.A., ARRIEL 1 Customer Support, 40220 TARNOS,
    FRANCE. Fax: +33 5 59 74 45 15; or contact your nearest technical
    representative at www.turbomeca-support.com

    EASA Form 110 Page 2/2

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