AD 2021-05-07

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) Helicopters

AD Number
2021-05-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-4497
FR Citation
86 FR 13975

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) Helicopters
aircraft Airbus Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

A loss of electrical ground between the starter-generator and the regulator could result in an overvoltage of electrical power, damage to electronic equipment, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Inspect the starter-generator electrical ground connection, retrofit the starter-generator wire harness, and depending on model, revise the existing Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) for your helicopter.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Model BO-105A, BO-105C, BO-105S, MBB-BK 117 A-1, 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.

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