AD 2014-13-01

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus Helicopters) (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) Helicopters

AD Number
2014-13-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0394
FR Citation
79 FR 36635

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Detachment of the rescue hoist damper unit from the cable due to improper positioning of the retaining ring, which may occur as a maintenance error or interference with the bonding strap unit during normal use.

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Required Actions

Before the next hoist operation, either repair the hoist damper unit by following specified service information, replace the hoist damper unit with a repaired unit, or deactivate the rescue hoist.

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Compliance Time

Before the next hoist operation

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters with a certain Goodrich rescue hoist damper unit installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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