AD 2022-06-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

AD Number
2022-06-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-1180
FR Citation
87 FR 14778

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

a main rotor (M/R) blade lead-lag damper in a tilted position, which could result in an unbalance of the M/R system, excessive vibration, and reduced control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Inspecting the Flex Control Unit (FCU), and corrective actions if necessary, as well as rework and re-identification of the bearing pin, as specified in EASA AD 2021-0160.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model MBB-BK 117 D-3 helicopters, all serial numbers, including Model MBB-BK117 D-2 helicopters that have been converted into Model MBB-BK117 D-3 helicopters through Airbus Helicopters Service Bulletin MBB-BK117 D-2-00-003.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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