AD 2019-11-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Deutschland GmbH | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
unintended lifting of a flip guard, which could result in inadvertent cutting of the rescue hoist cable and subsequent personal injury.
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Required Actions
Before the next hoist operation or within 440 hours time in service, whichever occurs first, remove flip guard P/N 79552176 from service and install flip guard P/N 79553511 on the collective lever switch unit.
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Compliance Time
Before the next hoist operation or within 440 hours time in service, whichever occurs first
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model MBB-BK 117 D-2 helicopters, certificated in any category, with a cable cut flip guard (flip guard) part number (P/N) 79552176 installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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