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AD FAA-2020-1037

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

Summary

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, and EC135T3 helicopters. This AD requires removing certain Titanium (Ti) bolts from service and prohibits installing these Ti-bolts in a critical area. This AD was prompted by a report of a broken Ti-bolt. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2020-1037

Document Number

2021-01848

Type

Rule

Publication Date

February 22, 2021

Effective Date

March 29, 2021

Affected Manufacturer

Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH

Criticality

routine

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2020-1037

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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