AD 2021-04-21

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

AD Number
2021-04-21
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-1114
FR Citation
86 FR 17278

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Model EC120B Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

broken and bent attachment bolts of the main rotor (MR) hub scissors assembly, which could lead to detachment of a MR hub scissors attachment bolt, possibly resulting in complete loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

an inspection of the attachment bolts of the MR hub scissors assembly for discrepancies and repair if necessary; part marking of the attachment bolts of the MR hub scissors assembly; and repetitive inspections of the part marking of the attachment bolts, and repair if necessary; as specified in an EASA AD.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Model EC120B helicopters with an affected part installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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