AD 2013-16-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eurocopter | Deutschland GmbH | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Debonding of the erosion protective shell (abrasion strip) on the leading edge of each main rotor blade, which could lead to an unbalanced main rotor, high vibrations, damage to the tail boom or tail rotor, and loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Inspect for debonding of the abrasion strip on the leading edge of each main rotor blade. If debonding is detected, replace the main rotor blade with an airworthy one before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours time-in-service (TIS).
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Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Model BO-105A, BO-105C, BO-105LS A-1, BO-105LS A-3, and BO-105S helicopters with main rotor blades part numbers 105-15103, 105-15141, 105-15141V001, 105-15143, 105-15150, 105-15150V001, 105-15152, 105-81013, 105-87214, 1120-15101, or 1120-15103, where the main rotor blade erosion protective shell was replaced between September 2006 and March 2010.
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