AD 2016-03-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Deutschland GmbH | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Detachment of the damper unit from the cable due to improper positioning of the retaining ring or interference with the bonding strap unit during normal use.
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Required Actions
Before the next hoist operation, either replace the damper unit with a repaired unit, deactivate the rescue hoist, or replace each split retainer with a single-piece retainer and mark the damper housing as specified in the service information.
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Compliance Time
Before the next hoist operation
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 and MBB-BK117 D-2 helicopters with a Goodrich external mounted hoist and certain damper units installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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