AD 2026-02-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
excessive wear on the bearing bolts connecting the cardan ring and the control ring assembly
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Required Actions
initial and repetitive inspections of the swashplate for vertical and radial play, and depending on the results of the inspections, replacing any affected bolts
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Compliance Time
within 830 hours time-in-service (TIS) since new accumulated by the bearing bolt, or within 10 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later
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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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