AD 2021-12-08

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Helicopters

AD Number
2021-12-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0254
FR Citation
86 FR 33103

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Helicopters
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Reports of chafing marks found on the wiring harness behind the middle side panels, in the area of the front passenger panels, due to contact of the harness with the front passenger panel screws.

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Required Actions

Inspecting the wiring harness, modifying and rerouting the wiring harness, and repetitively inspecting for damage.

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Compliance Time

Within 440 hours TIS after modification of an affected part for the initial inspection and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 440 hours TIS.

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Model MBB-BK 117 D-2 helicopters, certificated in any category.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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