AD 61-18-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Brantly International, Inc. | B-2 | Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY All Model B-2 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Brantly International, Inc. | B-2A | Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY All Model B-2 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Brantly International, Inc. | B-2B | Airworthiness Directives; BRANTLY All Model B-2 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Limited tail rotor control due to insufficient directional control over a wider main rotor r.p.m. range.
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Required Actions
Modify the rudder control arm P/N B2-284-1 by disconnecting the vertical rudder rod P/N B2-251-5, drilling and enlarging a hole, cutting off the arm end, and rerigging the tail rotor per Service Bulletin No. 15.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours' time in service after effective date of this directive unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Brantly International, Inc. Model B-2 helicopters prior to Serial No. 112
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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