Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-21499 · Tail rotor blades
Airbus Helicopters
This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model SA341G and SA342J helicopters, certificated in any category, equipped with any tail rotor blade (TRB) specified in paragraph (c)(1) or (2) of this AD.
(1) An affected part as defined in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-0034, dated February 14, 2019 (EASA AD 2019-0034).
(2) A TRB having part number (P/N) 341A335101.01, P/N 341A335130.05, or P/N 341A335130.06.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model SA341G and SA342J helicopters. This AD was prompted by the determination that a new life limit was necessary for certain tail rotor blades (TRBs). This AD requires replacing certain TRBs, re-identifying certain TRBs, and repairing certain other TRBs, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2019-0034.
(1) Where EASA AD 2019-0034 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The “Remarks” section of EASA AD 2019-0034 does not apply to this AD.
(3) Where EASA AD 2019-0034 refers to flight hours (FH), this AD requires using hours time-in-service.
(4) Where paragraph (4) of EASA AD 2019-0034 specifies to contact the manufacturer, for this AD, repair using a method approved by the Manager, Strategic Policy Rotorcraft Section, FAA. For a repair method to be approved by the Manager, Strategic Policy Rotorcraft Section, as required by this paragraph, the Manager's approval letter must specifically refer to this AD.
(5) Where paragraph (5) of EASA AD 2019-0034 specifies it must be determined that the rework/repair/modification is valid for part number 341A335130.06, for this AD, rework/repair/modification of an affected part is prohibited.
