Manufacturer
Leonardo Helicopters
Number
EASA 2022-0258
Model(s)
AB212 and AB412
Published Date
Effective Date
Summary
Requires repetitive visual inspections and fluorescent penetrant inspection of the main transmission support case and, depending on findings, replacement. Prompted by reported occurrences of finding cracks on the lateral mounts of the main transmission support case. According to EASA, such cracking is usually caused by excessive corrosion of the surface under the washer and originates from a washer attachment screw threaded hole, and cracking can occur at the upper or lower surfaces of the lateral mount
UUID
438