Summary
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters with a certain Goodrich rescue hoist damper unit (damper unit) installed. This AD requires repairing or replacing the damper unit or deactivating the rescue hoist. This AD is prompted by a report of an uncommanded detachment of a damper unit from the cable. These actions are intended to prevent loss of an external load or person from the helicopter hoist and injury to persons being lifted by the hoist.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2014-0394
Document Number
2014-14623
Type
Rule
Publication Date
June 30, 2014
Effective Date
July 15, 2014
Affected Manufacturer
Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus Helicopters) (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH)
Criticality
routine
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2014-0394
Topics
Official Documents
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