Airworthiness Directives; Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Turbomeca S.A.) Turboshaft Engines

FAA / Federal Register · 2021-20230

The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2005-12-08, which applies to Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. (Safran Helicopter Engines) Arrius 2B1, 2B1A, 2B1A-1, and 2B2 model turboshaft engines. AD 2005-12-08 requires replacing the software in the engine electronic control unit (EECU). Since the FAA issued AD 2005-12-08, the manufacturer determined that certain previously affected EECUs are not subject to the unsafe condition identified in AD 2005-12-08. This proposed AD would retain the requirements of AD 2005-12-08 for engines with a certain EECU part number (P/N) installed. This proposed AD would also prohibit installation of an affected EECU onto any engine. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.