AD 2014-20-16
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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