AD 60-10-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Brantly International, Inc. | B-2 | Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Model B-2 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Brantly International, Inc. | B-2A | Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Model B-2 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Brantly International, Inc. | B-2B | Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY Model B-2 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the upper and lower skin near rivet heads on the inboard one-third of the outboard main rotor blades (248-40 and 248-46) could exceed safe limits, leading to blade failure.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect upper and lower skin for cracks near rivet heads on the inboard one-third of outboard main rotor blades before each flight after refueling. Replace blades with more than one crack or a single crack over one inch long. Stop-drill single cracks of one inch or less with a 1/8-inch diameter drill before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Compliance required as indicated. Inspection must be performed prior to flight subsequent to each refueling.
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Affected Aircraft
Brantly International, Inc. Model B-2 helicopters with 248-40 and 248-46 main rotor blades installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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