AD 2020-22-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH

AD Number
2020-22-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0919
FR Citation
85 FR 69493

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model EC135P1 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH

Unsafe Condition

Improper heat treatment of titanium (Ti)-bolts installed on the forward and aft tail rotor drive shafts, resulting in a broken Ti-bolt.

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Required Actions

An inspection to determine if Ti-bolts installed on the forward and aft tail rotor drive shafts are affected parts, and replacement of affected parts, as specified in EASA AD 2020-0099.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, EC135T3, EC635P2+, EC635P3, EC635T1, EC635T2+, and EC635T3 helicopters.

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