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AD 2023-13-51 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

2023-08-08
2023-07-24
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Models named: SA341G, SA342J. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Applicability*9

This AD applies to all Airbus Helicopters Model SA341G and SA342J helicopters, certificated in any category.

Compliance

Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.

Required actions

Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency Emergency AD 2023-0128-E, dated June 26, 2023 (EASA AD 2023-0128-E).

Unsafe condition

This AD was prompted by a report of manufacturing defects on multiple tail rotor blades (TRBs) and a subsequent determination that TRBs that have accumulated 500 or more hours time-in-service (TIS), and which were not included in AD 2022-19-08, are also affected by the unsafe condition and must perform the required corrective actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to detect linear indications on a TRB. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in an in-flight TRB loss, unbalance or damage to the tail or other parts of the helicopter, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Affected ADs

This AD replaces AD 2022-19-08, Amendment 39-22177 (87 FR 56865, September 16, 2022) (AD 2022-19-08).

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