EASB - Eurocopter

3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
3.A. GENERAL
Not applicable.
3.B. OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE
3.B.1 Reduction of the Maximum Continuous Power (MCP) by 15%
EASB
The MGB power limitation expressed in torque is reduced from 82.7% to 70%.
Consequently, the displayed FLI cannot be taken into account to control the torque limitation during level
flight.
The torque limitation must be controlled via the torque information available in the VMS.
3.B.2 Eddy Current check procedure
NOTE
The use of the 4-axis Automatic Pilot remains possible.
However, it must be taken into account that the Automatic
Pilot will not control the new torque limitation during level
flight.
- Remove oil sump cover according to AMM Task 63-21-00-062 or MET Task 63.24.00.402 (“Oil Sump
Cover Removal-Installation”).
- Perform an Eddy current check of the bevel gear, in the area of the weld, to make sure that there is no
crack, according to the procedure given by EUROCOPTER after specific training.
- Re-install oil sump cover according to AMM Task 63-21-00-062 or MET Task 63.24.00.402 (“Oil Sump
Cover Removal-Installation”.
3.C. IDENTIFICATION
CAUTION
ONLY LEVEL II AND LEVEL III OPERATORS CERTIFIED IN
THE EDDY CURRENT DETECTION METHOD IN THE
AERONAUTICS SECTOR ACCORDING TO THE EN4179 OR
NAS410 STANDARD ARE AUTHORIZED TO CARRY OUT THE
INSPECTION.
MOREOVER, EACH OPERATOR HAS TO ATTEND AN
ADDITIONAL TRAINING PERFORMED UNDER
EUROCOPTER RESPONSIBILITY. THIS TRAINING WILL
INCLUDE PRACTICING ON DEFECTS GENERATED ON REAL
VERTICAL SHAFT AND ON REPRESENTATIVE COUPONS.
Record first compliance with this document, with the revision number, in the helicopter documents.
3.D. OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Not applicable.
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