AD 2006-26-51

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 Helicopters

AD Number
2006-26-51
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-26721
FR Citation
72 FR 13679

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

The threaded portion of the tail rotor control lever containing a dynamic weight broke off during flight, leading to severe vibrations and potential loss of control.

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Required Actions

Mark the position of the tail rotor control lever dynamic weights, remove the split pins and weights, and visually inspect the tail rotor control lever. Replace the tail rotor control lever if necessary. Repeat the visual inspection within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) and every 25 hours TIS thereafter. Reassemble the tail rotor control lever following the appropriate maintenance instruction.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters

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