AD 58-14-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SE 3130-Alouette II | Airworthiness Directives; Sud Aviation Model Alouette II SE 3130 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Defective bonding at the outboard end of the root end side plates of the tail rotor blades could lead to fatigue failures.
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Required Actions
Inspect tail rotor blades by saturating with turbine oil and applying a 13 lb load, retire defective blades immediately, and repeat inspections every 5 hours of operation.
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Compliance Time
prior to next flight and each 5 hours of operation thereafter
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Affected Aircraft
Sud Aviation Model Alouette II SE 3130 helicopters equipped with tail rotor blade model numbers 34.20.000, 34.20.000.50, 34.20.000.51, and 34.30.000.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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