AD 2021-21-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 a hook from a hoist cable resulting in inflight failure of the hoist, which could result in injury to persons being lifted.
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Required Actions
replacing the retaining ring, inspecting the hoist cable hook assembly, replacing the elastomeric energy absorber, and modifying the hoist cable hook assembly or replacing an affected hoist with a serviceable hoist, which terminates the repetitive inspections and replacements.
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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, all serial numbers up to 1276 inclusive.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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