AD 2012-11-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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