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AD 2026-01-08 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
Models named: EC130B4, EC130T2. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
This AD applies to all Airbus Helicopters Model EC130B4 and EC130T2 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 (EASA) Emergency AD 2025-0262-E, dated November 25, 2025 (EASA Emergency AD 2025-0262-E).
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by a determination that the service life limit of the center shaft assembly needs to be corrected because a crack could initiate on the center shaft assembly. The FAA is issuing this AD to address cracking on a center shaft assembly. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in structural failure of the tail rotor drive shaft with consequent loss of control of a helicopter.
Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2025-23-52, Amendment 39-23195 (90 FR 52555, November 21, 2025) (AD 2025-23-52).
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