Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, and EC135T3 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a reassessment of the flight control system. This AD requires modification of the cyclic stick, as specified in a European Aviation Safety Agency (now European Union Aviation Safety Agency) (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2020-1173
Document Number
2021-06980
Type
Rule
Publication Date
April 6, 2021
Effective Date
May 11, 2021
Affected Manufacturer
Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH
Criticality
routine
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2020-1173
Topics
Official Documents
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