AD 2014-16-24

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

AD Number
2014-16-24
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0034
FR Citation
79 FR 49445

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GbmH) (Airbus Helicopters) Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Cracking on the upper and lower main rotor hub (MRH) shaft flanges, which if not corrected, could result in failure of the MRH and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Before further flight and at specified intervals (50 flight hours), check and inspect the upper and lower MRH shaft flanges for cracks. Replace the MRH shaft if a crack is found.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135T1, EC135T2, and EC135T2+ helicopters.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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