Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-10211 · Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model SE 3130, SE 313B, SA 3180, SA 318B, and SA 318C Helicopters
Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model SE 3130, SE 313B, SA 3180, SA 318B, and SA 318C Helicopters
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 99-09-16. Comply with the one in force.
Model SE 3130, SE 313B, SA 3180, SA 318B, and SA 318C helicopters with part number (P/N) 3130-S-11-10000, 3130-S-11- 20000, or 3130-S-11-30000 main rotor blades, installed, certificated in any category.
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Eurocopter Model SE 3130, SE 313B, SA 3180, SA 318B, and SA 318C helicopters. This action requires a visual inspection of the main rotor blade reinforcement strips for debonding between the reinforcement strips of the blade; and a visual inspection of the main rotor blade (blade) skin for cracks or corrosion, and replacement of the blade with an airworthy blade if certain debonding or a crack or corrosion is found. This amendment is prompted by an accident in which a blade separated in flight. The actions specified in this AD are intended to detect debonding, cracks, or corrosion in the affected blades and to prevent failure of a blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
