Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-10240 · Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters
Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2000-26-02. Comply with the one in force.
This AD applies to Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH EC135.
The models as the FAA's AD index lists them. The serial ranges, installed parts and exceptions are in the AD itself: read it at the FAA.
This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 97-20-13 which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of Eurocopter Deutschland Model EC135 P1 and T1 helicopters by individual letters. This amendment is prompted by the discovery of cracks on the stator blades of the fenestron tail rotor (tail rotor). The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of the tail rotor and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
