AD 2017-02-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

AD Number
2017-02-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-7415
FR Citation
82 FR 10267

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Insufficient stiffness of the hydraulic module plate assembly may not withstand in-service loads if one of the single locking attachment points fails, potentially leading to loss of the hydraulic module plate and possible loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Inspect each attachment point of the hydraulic module plate assembly for cracks and proper installation. Perform a one-time torque check of the nuts of each attachment point.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 and MBB-BK 117 D-2 helicopters with hydraulic module plate assembly part number B291M0003103 and a single locking attachment point installed.

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