Eurocopter France Helicopter Owners and Operators Must Inspect Tail Rotor Blades for Cracks

Summary

The Federal Register has published an amendment to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-16-02, which requires U.S. owners and operators of Eurocopter France helicopters to perform regular visual inspections of the tail rotor blade skin for cracks. If a crack is found, the blade must be replaced with an airworthy one to prevent fatigue failure and loss of control.