Narrative:

I was asked to remove and replace two bent tracking tabs on a tail rotor blade by my supervisor and sign off the logbook [and] return to service. The tail rotor had come in contact with tall grass and weeds while landing in a field. You could see green chlorophyll approximately 6 to 8 inches up the leading edge of the tail rotor blade. I researched the manuals and found the aircraft maintenance manual reference AS350 b2b3 05-50-00;6-7 that directs if a tail rotor blade while turning makes contact with a body which may apply resistance against the movement of the rotor and it gives examples such as water; snow; shrubs; etc. Must be removed and sent to the factory. I told my supervisor that I couldn't just change the bent tabs because the blades must be inspected. As of now I've been suspended from work due to insubordination. The tabs were changed and the AS350 is flying.

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Title: AS350 Technician reported that the tail rotor was not properly inspected after it encountered debris from landing in a grassy field.

Narrative: I was asked to remove and replace two bent tracking tabs on a tail rotor blade by my supervisor and sign off the logbook [and] return to service. The tail rotor had come in contact with tall grass and weeds while landing in a field. You could see green chlorophyll approximately 6 to 8 inches up the leading edge of the tail rotor blade. I researched the manuals and found the Aircraft Maintenance Manual reference AS350 B2B3 05-50-00;6-7 that directs if a tail rotor blade while turning makes contact with a body which may apply resistance against the movement of the rotor and it gives examples such as water; snow; shrubs; etc. Must be removed and sent to the factory. I told my supervisor that I couldn't just change the bent tabs because the blades must be inspected. As of now I've been suspended from work due to insubordination. The tabs were changed and the AS350 is flying.

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