AD 2021-24-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

AD Number
2021-24-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0826
FR Citation
86 FR 70361

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

Failure of affected aft and forward fitting assemblies and consequent loss of external cargo, resulting in personal injury or injury to persons on the ground.

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Required Actions

Inspecting the aft and forward fitting assemblies of the outboard load system to determine the part number, re-identifying the part if necessary, inspecting each affected part for damage (which may be indicated by signs of corrosion, mechanical damage, loose rivets, or cracks) and, depending on the findings, corrective actions, as specified in EASA AD 2021-0066.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T2+, and EC135T3 helicopters, serial numbers 0866 to 1166 inclusive, except S/Ns 1007, 1102, and 1145.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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