AD 2017-09-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Deutschland GmbH | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
An incorrectly installed heat-shrinkable sleeve on the collective lever wiring harness could result in chafing of the wiring and subsequent failure of the hoist cable cutter or emergency landing gear flotation systems.
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Required Actions
Within 100 hours time-in-service, remove the pilot collective lever and visually inspect the pilot collective lever wiring harness for proper installation of the heat-shrinkable sleeve and transparent sleeve and for damage. If the sleeves are installed correctly and there is no damage, reinstall the collective lever. If the sleeves are incorrectly installed, alter the heat-shrinkable sleeve as specified. If the transparent sleeve is damaged, replace the heat-shrinkable sleeve, transparent sleeve, and identification sleeve, and replace any damaged wire.
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Compliance Time
Within 100 hours time-in-service
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model MBB-BK117 C-2 helicopters, serial numbers 9004 through 9708, certificated in any category.
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