AD 2021-07-08

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH and Eurocopter Canada Ltd.) Helicopters

AD Number
2021-07-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0696
FR Citation
86 FR 16041

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

cracks in the main rotor mast flange (flange) could result in failure of the flange and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

inspect the flange for cracks, if a crack is found, replace the main rotor mast with an airworthy one.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model BO-105A, BO-105C, BO-105S, BO-105LS A-1, and BO-105LS A-3 helicopters, certificated in any category, with a main rotor (M/R) mast part number (P/N) 4619 305 032 of M/R mast assembly P/N 4638 205 005, or M/R mast P/N 4639 305 002 of M/R mast assembly P/N 4639 205 017.

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