AD 2020-11-05

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2020-11-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0455
FR Citation
85 FR 31042

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Model EC120B Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

recurring loss of tightening torque on several attachment bolts of the tail rotor hub body, which could lead to cracking and potential loss of the tail rotor drive and consequent loss of yaw control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

repetitive inspections of the tail rotor hub body for cracks and applicable corrective actions if necessary, and repetitive replacement of the attachment bolts, washers, and nuts of the tail rotor hub body.

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Compliance Time

within 15 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 7 days, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

all Airbus Helicopters Model EC120B helicopters.

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