AD 2014-13-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters) (AHD) |
| aircraft | Airbus | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters) (AHD) |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue crack in ring frame X9227, part numbers L535H2120301, L535H2120303, or L535H2120304, without frame reinforcement, which could reduce structural integrity of the tail boom fenestron attachment and potentially result in detachment of the fenestron and loss of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect ring frame X9227 for a crack between the rivets using a 10X or higher power magnifying glass and a light. If a crack is found, replace the ring frame with an airworthy part before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 hours time in service (TIS) for helicopters with more than 100 hours TIS, or on or before reaching 100 hours TIS for those with less than 100 hours TIS.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Model EC135P1, P2, P2+, T1, T2, and T2+ helicopters with mounting ring frames X9227, part numbers L535H2120301, L535H2120303, or L535H2120304 without frame reinforcement.
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