AD 2014-20-16

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Airworthiness Directives; Brantly International, Inc. Helicopters

AD Number
2014-20-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1093
FR Citation
79 FR 60339

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Brantly International, Inc. Airworthiness Directives; Brantly International, Inc. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Cracks or delamination in main rotor blades, particularly near the trailing edge, can lead to blade separation and loss of control.

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Required Actions

Inspect each main rotor blade for cracks or delamination. Remove the blade if a crack exists or if delamination exceeds 2 square inches outside the inboard 12 inches. Perform a visual inspection before the first flight of each day.

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Compliance Time

Within 8 hours time-in-service for P/N 248-101 and P/N 248-202 blades; within 10 years or 1,000 hours time-in-service for P/N 248-404 blades.

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Affected Aircraft

Brantly International, Inc. Model B-2, Model B-2A, and Model B-2B helicopters with main rotor blades part numbers 248-101, 248-202, or 248-404.

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