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US-2012-13-11 : Tail Rotor Pitch Links Improperly Repaired by Able Engineering & Component Services - Inspection / Replacement

Number US-2012-13-11
Issued by United States of America  United States of America
Issue date 2012-07-26
Effective date 2012-08-07
EASA approval number
ATA Chapter 64
Approval Holder
/ Type Designation
  • AIRBUS HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND
    • BO 105
      • BO 105 LS A-3
    • EASA STC 10039633
    • LBA EMZ (STC) 0654/3058
    • MBB-BK 117
      • MBB-BK 117 A-1
      • MBB-BK 117 A-3
      • MBB-BK 117 A-4
      • MBB-BK 117 B-1
      • MBB-BK 117 B-2
      • MBB-BK 117 C-1
      • MBB-BK 117 C-2
Revision Not applicable
Correction Not applicable
Supersedure None
Publication(s) and related information Able Engineering & Component Services Alert Service Bulletin No. 2012-001, Revision IR, dated March 7, 2012. For a copy of service information identified in this AD, contact Able Engineering & Component Services, 2920 East Chambers Street, Phoenix, AZ 85040; telephone (602) 304-1227; fax (602) 304-1277; email info@ableengineering.com, or contact Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH, Industriestraße 4, D-86607 Donauwörth, Germany, Telephone: +49 (0)151-1422 8976, Facsimile: +49 (0)906-71-4111.
Remarks As the unsafe condition addressed by this AD is the result of improper repair by Able Engineering & Component Services, which is a US-based company, EASA have decided to adopt this FAA AD under the provisions of ED Decision 02/2003. Comments regarding this AD should be referred to the Safety Information Section, Certification Directorate, EASA; E-mail: ADs[at]easa[dot]europa[dot]eu.

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