AD 2015-09-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eurocopter France | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) |
| aircraft | Airbus | EC225LP | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of a blade stainless steel protective strip (strip), which could result in excessive vibrations induced by blade weight imbalance and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Visually and tap test inspect each blade strip for a crack, a cut, or open and blind debonding. If there is open or blind debonding within acceptable limits and located inside Area D of Figure 1, seal the crack instead of repairing or replacing the blade. If debonding exceeds acceptable limits or is located outside Area D, repair or replace the blade with an airworthy part before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within 15 hours time-in-service (TIS) and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 85 hours TIS.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP helicopters with main rotor blades part number 332A11.0050.00, 332A11.0055.00, 332A11.0050.02, or 332A11.0055.02 installed.
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