airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2016-11-01 · Effective 2016-12-06 · 81 FR 75687
Document
Document number
2016-26184
Federal Register citation
81 FR 75687
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft
Publication date
2016-11-01
Effective date
2016-12-06
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-6990
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 1, 1A, 1A1, 1A2, 1B, 1B2, 1C, 1C1, 1C2, 1D, 1D1, 1E, 1E2, 1K1, 1S, and 1S1 turboshaft engines. This AD requires removing the centrifugal impeller and replacing with a part eligible for installation. This AD was prompted by an anomaly that occurred during the grinding operation required by modification TU376, which increases the clearance between the rear curvic coupling of the centrifugal impeller and the fuel injection manifold. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the centrifugal impeller, uncontained centrifugal impeller release, damage to the engine, and damage to the helicopter.