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AD Number:
86-09-03 R1
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; MESSERSCHMITT-BOLKOW-BLOHM Model BK 117A-3 Helicopters
Subject:
Tail Rotor Blades
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
05/16/1987
Make:
Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH
Model:
MBB-BK 117 A-3
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Rotorcraft
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 86-09-03 R1
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5542

AD NUMBER:   86-09-03 R1

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; MESSERSCHMITT-BOLKOW-BLOHM Model BK 117A-3 Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective May 16, 1987.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
86-09-03 R1 MESSERSCHMITT-BOLKOW-BLOHM: Amendment 39-5294 as amended by Amendment 39-5542. Applies to Model BK 117A-3 helicopters, certificated in any category that are equipped with tail rotor blades P/N 117-31742, S/N's 63 up to and including 82.

Compliance is required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To detect or prevent possible in-flight separation of a tail rotor blade leading edge erosion protective shell or plate, accomplish the following:

(a) For tail rotor blades with less than 5 hours time in service on the effective date of this AD, remove blades before further flight.

(b) For tail rotor blades with 5 or more hours time in service on the effective date of this AD, before each flight, inspect the erosion protective shell and plate for separation in accordance with the MBB BK-117 maintenance manual, Section 34-2, paragraph 2a or b.

(c) If bonding separation exceeds permissible limits stated in Section 34-2, paragraph 2c of the maintenance manual, remove the affected blade before further flight.

(d) Upon request, an equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used when approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, c/o American Embassy, Brussels, Belgium, APO NY 09667-1011.

(e) The aircraft may be flown in accordance with FAR Sections 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the tail rotor blades may be replaced.

(f) A tail rotor blade with leading edge that was inspected and/or rebonded per MBB Service Bulletin No. SB-MBB-BK117-30-1, Revision 1, dated June 12, 1986, and determined serviceable is no longer subject to this AD.

The procedures shall be done in accordance with Section 34-2, paragraphs 2a, b, and c of the MBB BK-117 maintenance manual, undated, and MBB SB No. MBB-BK-117-30-1, Revision 1, dated June 12, 1986. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). Copies may be obtained from MBB Helicopter Corporation, P.O. Box 2349, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19280. Copies may be inspected at the Office of the Regional Counsel, FAA, Southwest Region, 4400 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street, NW., Room 8401, Washington, D.C.

Amendment 39-5294 became effective May 20, 1986.
This amendment 39-5542 becomes effective May 16, 1987.

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