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AD FAA-2016-6928

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

Summary

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters (Airbus Helicopters) Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 and MBB-BK 117 D-2 helicopters. This AD requires installing rivets to the air inlet cover rings (rings). This AD was prompted by reports of rings detaching. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent the unsafe condition on these products.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2016-6928

Document Number

2017-08185

Type

Rule

Publication Date

April 26, 2017

Effective Date

May 31, 2017

Affected Manufacturer

Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH

Criticality

routine

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2016-6928

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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