AD 2012-11-02

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

AD Number
2012-11-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0566
FR Citation
78 FR 49115

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Crack in the ring frame connecting the tail rotor Fenestron housing to the tailboom.

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Required Actions

Visually check the ring frame for a crack before further flight and at each preflight check. The check may be performed by a pilot if certain regulatory recordkeeping requirements are met.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Model EC135 helicopters.

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