AD 2021-10-15

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

AD Number
2021-10-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-1171
FR Citation
86 FR 28476

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

detachment of an external load or person from the helicopter hoist, resulting in personal injury, or injury to persons on the ground

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Required Actions

modification of the outboard load system for certain helicopters, repetitive inspections of the outboard load system and its components for any defect (including cracking, damage, corrosion, and incorrect installation) and applicable corrective actions, and implementation of a new life limit for the FWD adapter

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 and Model MBB-BK 117 D-2 helicopters

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