AD 2018-03-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Agusta | S.p.A. | Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
An in-flight loss of a main rotor blade (MRB) tip cap, increased pilot workload, and reduced control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Within 5 hours time-in-service (TIS), tap inspecting each tip cap for disbonding. If there is any disbonding, removing the MRB from service before further flight. If there is no disbonding, removing the MRB from service within 10 hours TIS. Prohibiting installing these serial-numbered MRBs on any helicopter after the effective date of this AD.
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Compliance Time
Within 5 hours TIS
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Affected Aircraft
Helicopters with an MRB part-number (P/N) 3G6210A00131 that has serial number (S/N) 3615, 3634, 3667, or 3729 installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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