AD 2022-02-20

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

AD Number
2022-02-20
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-1007
FR Citation
87 FR 7701

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Incorrect installation of a collective bellcrank-K, which could lead to unwanted collective input, resulting in reduced control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Inspecting the collective bellcrank-K to determine if it is correctly installed and has a correct position marking, and, depending on the findings, applicable corrective actions, as specified in EASA AD 2021-0074. The corrective actions include inspecting for signs of chafing on the bearing block, the control lever, the forked lever, the sliding sleeve, and the bearing ring, replacing any parts that have signs of chafing, and installing a serviceable bellcrank-K with an applied position marking.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 and MBB-BK 117 D-2 helicopters.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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