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of Kawasaki KSB-117-210.

                 b.        Forward the intermediate gearbox for an inspection in accordance with Paragraph 9 (1) b of Kawasaki KSB-117-210.

Note: JCAB Airworthiness Directive TCD-6217-2003 refers.

              Compliance: 1. Before the first flight of the day pending compliance with Paragraph 9 (2) (c) of Kawasaki KSB-117-210.

2.         Prior to 31 January 2004.

3.         Prior to 31 January 2004.

4.         Prior to installation in a helicopter.

            This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 25 December 2003.

            Background: This directive has been issued in response to reports of cracks being found in the cage cover of certain bearings installed in BK117 tail rotor transmissions and intermediate gearboxes. Bearing failure could result in the failure of the tail rotor transmission or intermediate gearbox, causing loss of the control of the helicopter.

 Jim Coyne
 Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 14 November 2003

 The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 3 December 2003.