routineRule

AD FAA-2018-0696

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

Summary

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus Helicopters) Model MBB-BK 117 D-2 helicopters. This AD requires replacing the rescue hoist cable cut pushbutton flip guard (flip guard). This AD was prompted by reports of unintended lifting of several flip guards. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2018-0696

Document Number

2019-11993

Type

Rule

Publication Date

June 7, 2019

Effective Date

July 12, 2019

Affected Manufacturer

Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH

Criticality

routine

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2018-0696

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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