AD 2025-16-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Model EC 130 B4 and EC 130 T2 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracks may develop at the root section of certain tail rotor blades (TRBs).
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Required Actions
Inspect those TRBs and, depending on the results, replace the TRB with a serviceable TRB. Also, prohibit installing those TRBs unless certain actions are accomplished, including repetitively fluorescent penetrant inspecting those TRBs and, depending on the results, accomplishing corrective action.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Helicopters Model EC 130 B4 and EC 130 T2 helicopters.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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