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    EASA AD No.

    : 2013-0120

    EASA AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE


    AD No.: 2013-0120

    Date: 04 June 2013

    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 EU 748/2012, Part 21.A.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 AD applies, except in accordance with the requirements of that AD, 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].

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


    TURBOMECA ARRIEL 1 engines

    TCDS Number: EASA.E.073

    Foreign AD: Not applicable

    Supersedure: None

    ATA 72 Engine – Free Turbine Bearing Plug – Inspection / Rework

    Manufacturer(s): Turbomeca

    Applicability: ARRIEL 1A1, 1A2, 1B, 1C, 1C1, 1C2, 1D, 1D1, 1E2, 1K, 1K1, 1S, 1S1, all
    serial numbers.
    These engines are known to be installed on, but not limited to, Eurocopter
    (formerly Eurocopter France, Aerospatiale) AS 350 B, BA, BB, B1 and B2,
    and AS 365 N, Eurocopter Deutschland (formerly Messerschmitt-Bölkow-
    Blohm) MBB-BK117-C1 and -C2, AgustaWestland (formerly Agusta) A 109
    K2, and Sikorsky S-76A helicopters.

    Reason: A "chip light illumination" event in flight on an ARRIEL 1C2 engine was
    reported to Turbomeca. Following this event, which resulted from Free
    Turbine front bearing deterioration, the investigation revealed that the loss of
    the Free Turbine (FT) bearing plug has led to a major disruption in the
    lubrication of the FT module (M04) bearings. The root cause of this event
    has been attributed to incorrect bonding of the Free Turbine Bearing Plug,
    accomplished during the repair process in an identified Repair Center.
    Consequently, it was possible to identify a batch of Modules M04 which are
    potentially affected.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to an uncommanded
    engine in-flight shut down, possibly leading to an emergency landing.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Turbomeca issued Mandatory
    Service Bulletin (MSB) A292 72 0838, which provides inspection instructions
    to determine whether a potentially affected Module M04 is installed.
    For the reasons described above, this AD requires a one-time inspection to

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    check for the presence, positioning and bonding of the FT Bearing Plug, and,
    depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s).

    Effective Date: 18 June 2013

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


    and Compliance
    (1) Within the compliance time specified in Table 1 of this AD, for engines
    Time(s):
    equipped with a Module M04 identified by Part Number (P/N) and serial
    number (s/n) in Appendix 1 of this AD, as applicable, visually check for
    the presence of the FT Bearing plug, its positioning and bonding in
    accordance with the instructions of Turbomeca MSB A292 72 0838:
    Table 1

    Engine Model Compliance Time after the


    effective date of this AD
    ARRIEL 1B, 1D and 1D1 Within 50 Engine Flight Hours
    (EFH)
    ARRIEL 1A1, 1A2, 1C,
    1C1, 1C2, 1E2, 1K, 1K1, Within 300 EFH
    1S and 1S1

    (2) If, during the actions as required by paragraph (1) of this AD, any
    discrepancy is found, before next flight, accomplish the applicable
    corrective actions in accordance with the instructions of Turbomeca
    MSB A292 72 0838.
    (3) From the effective date of this AD, do not install an affected module
    M04 (identified by P/N and s/n in Appendix 1 of this AD) on an engine,
    or an engine on which an affected Module M04 is installed, on a
    helicopter, unless the affected Module has been inspected and,
    depending on findings, corrected as required by this AD.

    Ref. Publications: Turbomeca MSB A292 72 0838 version A dated 24 May 2013.
    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. The required actions and the risk allowance have granted the issuance
    of a Final AD with Request for Comments, postponing the public
    consultation process after publication.
    3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred to the Safety Information
    Section, Executive Directorate, EASA. E-mail: ADs@easa.europa.eu.
    4. For any question concerning the technical content of the requirements in
    this AD, please contact:
    Turbomeca, ARRIEL 1 Customer Support,
    40220 Tarnos, France, Fax: +33 5 59 74 45 15, or
    contact your usual or nearest Turbomeca technical representative at
    www.turbomeca-support.com.

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    Appendix 1

    List of potentially affected ARRIEL 1 Modules M04 - P/N and s/n

    Module M04 P/N Module M04 s/n FT Bearing s/n


    70BM041020 296 0735CC
    1173 1911MF
    70BM041030
    1943 2781MF
    70BM041040 723 1283MF
    14054 0125PC
    14055 0127PC
    14060 0152PC
    14063 0193PC
    14074 0324PC
    14075 0327PC
    14076 0276PC
    70BM043110
    14078 0266PC
    14079 0262PC
    14083 0352PC
    14085 0381PC
    14086 0382PC
    14148 0788PC
    14156 0973PC
    5038 0294CC
    70BM045210
    5107 2480MF
    9136 0642CC
    9153 0651CC
    9184 0748CC
    9185 1266MF
    9276 0894CC
    9293 1018CC
    70BM045400
    9343 1154CC
    9344 1138CC
    9378 2746MF
    9381 2743MF
    9562 2972MF
    15131 0895CC
    9638 0358CC
    9672 1370CC
    70BM045410 9775 3262MF
    9787 3143MF
    9888 0305PC
    70BM047100 16032 1389CC
    3036 2475MF
    70BM047200 3104 2640MF
    3105 0759CC

    Note: FT Bearing s/n are provided for information

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