# Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca Astazou XIV B and XIV H Turboshaft Engines
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2005-12-13 · Effective 2005-12-28 · 70 FR 73581
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-23827
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Turbomeca Astazou XIV B and XIV H Turboshaft
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 70 FR 73581
- **Publication date:** 2005-12-13
- **Effective date:** 2005-12-28
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2005-23004
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Turbomeca Astazou XIV B and XIV H turboshaft engines that have operated with air intake noise suppressors. This AD requires ensuring proper installation of air intake noise suppressors, and ultrasonically inspecting 2nd stage axial compressor wheel blades operated in engines with improperly installed intake noise suppressors. This AD results from several reports of failure of 2nd stage axial compressor wheel blades. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of 2nd stage axial compressor wheel blades, leading to in-flight engine shutdown and autorotation landing.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/13/05-23827/airworthiness-directives-turbomeca-astazou-xiv-b-and-xiv-h-turboshaft-engines)
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