AD 2025-14-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Deutschland GmbH | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
over-torqued swashplate bolts on helicopters in service and in production, which could lead to damage to the swashplate bolts and to the threads of the bearing ring and control ring of the swashplate and could affect the structural integrity of the swashplate.
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Required Actions
removal of certain swashplate bolts from service and replacement with new (never previously installed on a helicopter) bolts, a one-time inspection for damage on the threads of the bearing ring and control ring of the swashplate and, depending on the results of the inspection, corrective actions to include the replacement of the bearing ring or control ring of the swashplate.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 hours time-in-service or 30 days, whichever occurs first.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Model MBB-BK117 D-3 helicopters.
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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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