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Cargo door seal exceeds flushness tolerance
Date issue released
Safety Issue Description

Installation of new cargo door seals resulted in the cargo door being held outside of the flushness requirement specified in the aircraft maintenance manual

Issue number
AO-2009-073-SI-01
Transport Function
Aircraft Maintenance
Issue Owner
Helicopter owner
Mode of Transport
Aviation
Safety advisory notice
Action number
AO-2009-073-SAN-048
Action date
Action Status
Closed
Action description

Installation of new cargo door seals resulted in the cargo door being held outside of the flushness requirement specified in the aircraft maintenance manual.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau advises that all operators of Eurocopter AS350 aircraft should consider the safety implications of this safety issue and take action where considered appropriate. In particular, operators are encouraged to review the appropriate sections of the aircraft maintenance manual and give consideration to the cargo door improved locking mechanism detailed in SB 52.00.25 and SB 52.00.26.

ATSB Response

N/A