AD 87-04-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Helio Aircraft LLC | H-700 | Airworthiness Directives; Helio Model H-700 and H-800 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Helio Aircraft LLC | H-800 | Airworthiness Directives; Helio Model H-700 and H-800 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Delamination between fiberglass plies in composite main landing gear legs, evidenced by longitudinal splitting, which could occur anywhere along the span of the landing gear leg.
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Required Actions
Within 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date and every 100 hours TIS thereafter, remove landing gear fairings and visually inspect edges of composite main landing gear legs for delamination. If delamination is found, install FAA-approved metallic landing gear legs prior to further flight. Ferry permits may be used if approved.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours TIS after the effective date and each 100 hours TIS thereafter
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Affected Aircraft
Helio Aircraft LLC Models H-700 and H-800 (all serial numbers)
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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