AD 2017-03-01

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

AD Number
2017-03-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-0674
FR Citation
82 FR 11502

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Loose flight control bearings due to incorrect installation, which could result in the affected control lever shifting and contacting the helicopter structure, reducing control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Inspect flight control bearings, replace any loose bearing with an airworthy flight control bearing, and install bushings and washers.

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Compliance Time

Within 100 hours time-in-service or at the next annual inspection, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) Model EC135 and MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters, as recommended by the appropriate ECD Alert Service Bulletin (ASB).

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