AD 2022-08-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Helicopters

AD Number
2022-08-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2022-0100
FR Citation
87 FR 23751

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

entanglement of the emergency flashlight strap with the cargo hook emergency release lever, causing the emergency flashlight to leave its seat

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Required Actions

Replacing each affected emergency flashlight with a serviceable part, as specified in EASA AD 2021-0231, or modifying an emergency flashlight and re-identifying it into a serviceable part, as specified in EASA AD 2021-0231

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Compliance Time

Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

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

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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