AD 2016-25-14

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

AD Number
2016-25-14
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-5247
FR Citation
81 FR 94944

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

A TT strap remaining in service beyond its fatigue life could result in failure of a TT strap and loss of control of a helicopter.

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Required Actions

Inspect records to determine if a life limit for TT straps P/N 2604067 and P/N 117-14110 is specified. If not, revise the Airworthiness Limitations section to establish a life limit of 25,000 flights or 10 years since date of manufacture. Remove from service any TT strap that has reached or exceeded its life limit.

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Compliance Time

Within 20 hours time-in-service

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model BO-105LS A-3 helicopters with TT strap part numbers 2604067 or 117-14110 installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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