AD 2020-26-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

AD Number
2020-26-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0572
FR Citation
85 FR 82305

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Loss of control due to failure of the control rod.

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Required Actions

Inspect certain ball pivots for damage and freedom of movement, apply corrosion preventative compound on the ball pivot, and corrective action, as applicable. Replace the control rod with a newly developed control rod.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 hours time-in-service

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model EC135 helicopters, serial number 0005 up to and including 0444, except 0028, with control rod part number L672M2005207, installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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