AD 2020-12-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Model EC130B4 and EC130T2 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
A report that a changed manufacturing process for the tail rotor blades (TRB) was implemented, affecting the structural characteristics of the blades and generating a new part number for these blades.
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Required Actions
Re-identify each affected TRB having a certain part number and serial number and establishing a life limit for the new part numbers. Prohibit installation of any affected TRB identified with the old part number on any helicopter. Remove from service each TRB having P/N 350A333002.04 before exceeding 10,000 hours time-in-service (TIS) since first installation on a helicopter. Re-identify each affected part, in accordance with 3.B. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Helicopters ASB EC130-04A007, within 1,200 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD.
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Compliance Time
Within 1,200 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Helicopters Model EC130B4 and EC130T2 helicopters, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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