AD 2010-26-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Kaman | Aerospace Corporation (Kaman) Model K-1200 | Airworthiness Directives; Kaman Aerospace Corporation (Kaman) Model K-1200 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the main rotor blade spars, which could lead to blade failure and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Before further flight, revise the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) to establish a life limit of 8,000 hours time-in-service (TIS) for each blade set. Remove each blade set with 8,000 or more hours TIS from service. Replace certain blade sets with airworthy blade sets at specified intervals based on the blade set serial number (S/N).
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Kaman Aerospace Corporation Model K-1200 helicopters.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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