routineProposed Rule

AD FAA-2021-0126

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Helicopters

Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Model MBB-BK 117 D-2 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of a broken Titanium (Ti) bolt. This proposed AD would require removing certain Ti- bolts from service and prohibit installing these Ti-bolts in a critical area. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2021-0126

Document Number

2021-03955

Type

Proposed Rule

Publication Date

March 3, 2021

Comments Close

April 19, 2021

Affected Manufacturer

Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD)

Criticality

routine

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2021-0126

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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