AD 2019-17-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH |
Unsafe Condition
A ruptured and displaced tie bar inside the piston of the longitudinal single-axis actuator of the main rotor actuator (MRA) of certain helicopters, which could lead to loss of control of the helicopter, possibly resulting in damage to the helicopter and/or injury to occupants.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect for corrosion all external surfaces of certain part-numbered longitudinal, collective, and lateral single-axis actuators that have accumulated 6 or more years since manufacturing date or last overhaul, whichever occurs later. Remove the single-axis actuators from service at different compliance times. Report certain information, along with photos of any corrosion, to Airbus Helicopters.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, and EC135T3 helicopters with certain part-numbered longitudinal, collective, and lateral single-axis actuators.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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