AD 2018-15-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Model AS350B | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
a damaged elastomeric ball joint on the TR pitch change rod, which could result in loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Inspecting each face of the TR pitch rod blade side ball joint for debonding, extrusion, and a crack within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 10 hours TIS. If there is debonding, extrusion, or a crack with a circumference of 90 degrees or more, replace the TR pitch rod before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 10 hours TIS.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350BA, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, and AS355NP helicopters, certificated in any category, with a tail rotor (TR) pitch change rod elastomeric ball joint installed.
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