# Proposed AD FAA-2020-1118: Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Turbomeca, S.A.) Turboshaft Engines

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2021-05-08
- Products: Safran Helicopter Engines
- Product type: Engine
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: December 10, 2020, 85 FR 79438
- Comments due: January 25, 2021
- Became: [AD 2021-05-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-05-08)
- Docket: FAA-2020-1118 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2020-1118, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2020-00516-E
- FR document: 2020-27053
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/b3/42/b342dfdc1049e3d03c3a3461136c15bc03c5e1038cec37bd398caaf5f7ed4247 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-12-10/pdf/2020-27053.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/12/10/2020-27053/airworthiness-directives-safran-helicopter-engines-sa-type-certificate-previously-held-by-turbomeca
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1B0627E3888495098625863A005D8146.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2020-1118

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. Arriel 2C, 2C1, 2S1, and 2S2 model turboshaft engines. This proposed AD was prompted by investigations by the manufacturer following level 1 failures in flight (minor anomalies) and level 2 failures on the ground (minor failures), where cracks were found on the soldered joints of torque conformation boxes. This proposed AD would require performing initial and repetitive inspections of the resistance values of the torque conformation box and, depending on the results of the inspections, replacement of the torque conformation box. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Dec 10, 2020: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2020-27053, comments due Jan 25, 2021 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/12/10/2020-27053/airworthiness-directives-safran-helicopter-engines-sa-type-certificate-previously-held-by-turbomeca)

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