AD 2016-08-21
Unsafe Condition
Main rotor (M/R) blade striking the opposing rotor's flight controls, which could result in damage to the M/R flight controls and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Within 10 hours time-in-service, revise Section 2 Limitations of the Kaman K-1200 Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) by inserting a copy of this AD or making pen-and-ink changes. Add specific flight limitations: maximum rearward flight speed of 25 knots, maximum sideward flight speed of 17 knots, and prohibit weather-vanning takeoffs/departures as a method to turn the aircraft.
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Compliance Time
Within 10 hours time-in-service
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Affected Aircraft
Kaman Aerospace Corporation Model K-1200 helicopters, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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