AD 2012-07-01

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

AD Number
2012-07-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0355
FR Citation
77 FR 20518

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Agusta S.p.A. Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Separation of blade tip weight from tail rotor blades in flight, potentially leading to blade loss and loss of control.

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Required Actions

Before further flight, remove and replace each affected tail rotor blade with an airworthy blade. An airworthy blade is one not listed in the Applicability section of this AD.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Agusta S.p.A. Model AB412 helicopters with tail rotor blades having specific part numbers and serial numbers listed in the AD.

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