AD 2025-25-11

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

AD Number
2025-25-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2025-2274
FR Citation
91 FR 11

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Damage to the threaded part of the affected hoist hook and the threads of the affected hook nut due to galling.

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Required Actions

Inspect the affected hoist hook and affected hook nut. Replace the affected hoist hook and affected hook nut if damage is found. Install a serviceable hoist hook using updated procedures. Prohibit installing an affected assembly (hoist hook attached to the hook damper) or an affected hoist hook unless installed using updated procedures.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model MBB-BK 117 C-2, MBB-BK 117 D-2, and MBB-BK 117 D-3 helicopters, certificated in any category.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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