AD 2025-18-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Deutschland GmbH | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the hoist boom assembly, which could lead to in-flight loss of the hoist load and consequent injury to occupants.
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Required Actions
Determine the total cycles of certain hoist boom assemblies, inspect those hoist boom assemblies, and take corrective action if discrepancies are found. Prohibit installing those hoist boom assemblies unless certain requirements are met.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, EC135T3, EC635T2+, MBB-BK 117 C-2, MBB-BK 117 D-2, and MBB-BK 117 D-3 helicopters.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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