🛩️New Airworthiness Directives for Airbus Helicopters Impacting Compliance
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters
Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 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. This AD was prompted by a review of design data and the determination for recalculation of accumulated hoist boom cycles (cycles) and repetitive inspections. This AD requires determining the total cycles of certain hoist boom assemblies, inspecting those hoist boom assemblies, and depending on the results, taking corrective action. This AD also prohibits installing those hoist boom assemblies unless certain requirements are met. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
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The document outlines compliance requirements for specific Airbus helicopter models regarding airworthiness directives (AD), necessitating inspections and potential repairs. This will directly affect operators' financial and operational planning, as failure to comply can result in penalties and safety risks.