AD 88-22-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH | MBB-BK 117 A-1 | Airworthiness Directives; MESSERSCHMITT-BOLKOW-BLOHM (MBB) Model BK-117A-1, BK-117A-3, and BK-117A-4 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH | MBB-BK 117 A-3 | Airworthiness Directives; MESSERSCHMITT-BOLKOW-BLOHM (MBB) Model BK-117A-1, BK-117A-3, and BK-117A-4 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH | MBB-BK 117 A-4 | Airworthiness Directives; MESSERSCHMITT-BOLKOW-BLOHM (MBB) Model BK-117A-1, BK-117A-3, and BK-117A-4 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
The flightcrew lacks emergency engine shut down instructions to be followed in the event of an impending engine turbine burst.
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Required Actions
Insert updates (or forthcoming permanent equivalent revisions) into the applicable FAA-approved flight manual for Model BK-117A-1 and BK-117A-3 helicopters, and insert Temporary Revision 1 into the Rotorcraft Flight Manual for Model BK-117A-4 helicopters. Alternate means of compliance may be used if approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
MESSERSCHMITT-BOLKOW-BLOHM (MBB) Model BK-117A-1, BK-117A-3, and BK-117A-4 helicopters, all serial numbers, equipped with Lycoming Model LTS-101 series engines
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Federal Register Abstract
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AD Final Rules - DRS_88-22-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 88-22-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 87-ASW-61 Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MESSERSCHMITT-BOLKOW-BLOHM (MBB) Model BK-117A-1, BK-117A-3, and BK-117A-4 Helicopters Subject: Rfm Revisions Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/16/1988 Make: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model: MBB-BK 117 A-1 | MBB-BK 117 A-3 | MBB-BK 117 A-4 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 88-22-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 87-ASW-61 AMENDMENT: 39-6043 AD NUMBER: 88-22-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MESSERSCHMITT-BOLKOW-BLOHM (MBB) Model BK-117A-1, BK-117A-3, and BK-117A-4 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 16, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 88-22-02 MESSERSCHMITT-BOLKOW-BLOHM (MBB): Amendment 39-6043. Applies to Model BK-117A-1, BK-117A-3, and BK-117A-4 helicopters, all serial numbers, certificated in all categories, equipped with Lycoming Model LTS-101 series engines (Docket 87- ASW-61). Compliance is required within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To provide the flightcrew with emergency engine shut down instructions to be followed in event of an impending engine turbine burst, insert the following updates (or the forthcoming permanent equivalent revisions) into the applicable FAA-approved flight manual. (a) For the Model BK-117A-1 and BK-117A-3 helicopters, insert into the applicable Rotorcraft Flight Manual--MBB Temporary Revision 5, dated July 27, 1987. (b) For the Model BK-117A-4 helicopter, insert into the applicable Rotorcraft Flight Manual--MBB Temporary Revision 1, dated July 27, 1987. (c) Upon request, an alternate means of compliance which provides an equivalent level of safety with the requirements of this AD may be used when approved by the Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, ASW-100, FAA, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0100. This amendment, 39-6043, becomes effective November 16, 1988. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_88-22-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 88-22-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 87-ASW-61 Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MESSERSCHMITT-BOLKOW-BLOHM (MBB) Model BK-117A-1, BK-117A-3, and BK-117A-4 Helicopters Subject: Rfm Revisions Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/16/1988 Make: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model: MBB-BK 117 A-1 | MBB-BK 117 A-3 | MBB-BK 117 A-4 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 88-22-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 87-ASW-61 AMENDMENT: 39-6043 AD NUMBER: 88-22-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MESSERSCHMITT-BOLKOW-BLOHM (MBB) Model BK-117A-1, BK-117A-3, and BK-117A-4 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 16, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 88-22-02 MESSERSCHMITT-BOLKOW-BLOHM (MBB): Amendment 39-6043. Applies to Model BK-117A-1, BK-117A-3, and BK-117A-4 helicopters, all serial numbers, certificated in all categories, equipped with Lycoming Model LTS-101 series engines (Docket 87- ASW-61). Compliance is required within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To provide the flightcrew with emergency engine shut down instructions to be followed in event of an impending engine turbine burst, insert the following updates (or the forthcoming permanent equivalent revisions) into the applicable FAA-approved flight manual. (a) For the Model BK-117A-1 and BK-117A-3 helicopters, insert into the applicable Rotorcraft Flight Manual--MBB Temporary Revision 5, dated July 27, 1987. (b) For the Model BK-117A-4 helicopter, insert into the applicable Rotorcraft Flight Manual--MBB Temporary Revision 1, dated July 27, 1987. (c) Upon request, an alternate means of compliance which provides an equivalent level of safety with the requirements of this AD may be used when approved by the Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, ASW-100, FAA, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0100. This amendment, 39-6043, becomes effective November 16, 1988. FOOTER:
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