AD 2000-22-19
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eurocopter | France Model SA330F, G, and J | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA330F, G, and J Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of a tail rotor blade, failure of a blade, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Within 30 hours time-in-service (TIS), and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 15 hours TIS for blades equipped with deicing systems or 30 hours TIS for blades without deicing systems, conduct skin bonding and eddy current inspections on each affected blade for skin bonding and cracks. Replace any blade failing the skin bonding inspection or eddy current inspection before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 hours time-in-service (TIS)
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Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter France Model SA330F, G, and J helicopters with tail rotor blades part number 330A12-0000-(all dash numbers) or 330A12-0006-(all dash numbers) installed, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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