A-08-076
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Require operators of Eurocopter AS-350 and EC-130 helicopters to perform a wear check, visual inspection, and lubrication of the hydraulic power assembly splines and coupling sleeve splines in accordance with the latest version of the maintenance manual at the earliest opportunity, and, thereafter, require operators to repeat the wear check, visual inspection, and lubrication of the splined connection at 100-hour intervals, and remove unairworthy parts from service.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to require operators of Eurocopter AS-350 and EC-130 helicopters to perform a wear check, visual inspection, and lubrication of the hydraulic power assembly splines and coupling sleeve splines according to the latest maintenance manual as soon as possible, and thereafter to repeat these tasks at 100-hour intervals and remove any unairworthy parts.
This plain-language summary is written by FlightFinder to explain the recommendation above. It is not the official wording — the verbatim NTSB text is quoted above.
Details
| Status | Closed - Acceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Mar 28, 2012 |
| NTSB number | NYC07MA073 |
| Addressees | FAA |
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NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).