AD 2012-02-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eurocopter | France | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks on the tailboom/Fenestron junction frame, which could result in structural failure of the tailboom, detachment of the Fenestron, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Inspect the RH side of the tailboom/Fenestron junction frame from the inside and outside for cracks. Strip the paint as part of the initial inspection. If a crack is present, contact Eurocopter for approved repair instructions.
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Compliance Time
Within 10 hours TIS (Total In-Service Time)
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Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter France EC130B4 helicopters that do not have Eurocopter Modification 073880 incorporated, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
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