18 Jun 2025

🚁Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Helicopters by FAA

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH

Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model MBB-BK 117 D-2 and MBB-BK 117 D-3 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of airspeed and altitude indication errors. This proposed AD would require revising the existing rotorcraft flight manual supplement (RFMS) for the helicopter and replacing the air conditioning system (ACS) condenser outlet grids with ACS condenser outlet covers, and would prohibit installing ACS condenser outlet grids. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Agencies

  • Transportation Department
  • Federal Aviation Administration

Business Impact ?

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The regulation involves a proposed airworthiness directive (AD) that mandates compliance requirements for Airbus Helicopters. This affects business owners and executives managing fleets of affected helicopters as it includes maintenance costs and operational restrictions.

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