AD 2020-18-11

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

AD Number
2020-18-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-3941
FR Citation
85 FR 62979

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

The presence of sealant on a sliding door (door) could result in the door failing to jettison, preventing helicopter occupants from exiting the helicopter during an emergency.

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Required Actions

Remove certain seals, replace certain seals with newly certified seals, and revise the existing Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) for your helicopter.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model MBB-BK 117 A-3, MBB-BK 117 A-4, MBB-BK 117 B-1, MBB-BK 117 B-2, and MBB-BK 117 C-1 helicopters, certificated in any category.

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