AD 2023-13-51

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2023-13-51
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2023-1506
FR Citation
88 FR 47351

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Model SA341G and SA342J Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Manufacturing defects on multiple tail rotor blades (TRBs) with visual linear indications, which could result in an in-flight TRB loss, unbalance or damage to the tail or other parts of the helicopter, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect certain part-numbered TRBs for the presence of a linear indication, and, depending on the inspection results, fluorescent penetrant inspecting the TRB and further corrective actions if necessary. Replace the affected TRB if a linear indication is detected.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Model SA341G and SA342J helicopters, all serial numbers.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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