AD 2021-21-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters

AD Number
2021-21-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0671
FR Citation
86 FR 61058

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

damage (burns) on the tail rotor blades (TRBs). The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in loss of a TRB, possibly resulting in reduced control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

an inspection of each TRB for the general condition and any evidence of burns and replacement if necessary, as specified in EASA AD 2019-0073.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-0073, dated March 28, 2019 (EASA AD 2019-0073).

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