AD 2021-11-22

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

AD Number
2021-11-22
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2019-0113
FR Citation
86 FR 31101

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent certain parts from remaining in service beyond their fatigue life, resulting in failure of a critical part, which could result in loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Revising the life limit for certain parts in the ALS of the existing maintenance manual for your helicopter before further flight, and removing from service any part that reached or exceeded its life limit.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, and EC135T3 helicopters, certificated in any category.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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