Summary
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-02-07 for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus Helicopters) Model MBB- BK 117 C-2 and Model MBB-BK 117 D-2 helicopters. AD 2017-02-07 required a repetitive inspection and a one-time torque of each hydraulic module plate assembly attachment point (attachment point). This new AD retains the initial inspection and torque requirements of AD 2017-02-07 and requires replacing the attachment point hardware. This AD was prompted by a terminating action has been developed to address the unsafe condition. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2017-1123
Document Number
2020-16166
Type
Rule
Publication Date
July 27, 2020
Effective Date
August 31, 2020
Affected Manufacturer
Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH
Criticality
routine
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2017-1123
Topics
Official Documents
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