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AD FAA-2024-2329

Airworthiness Directives; Columbia Helicopters, Inc., and Restricted Category Model CH-47D Helicopters

Summary

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Columbia Helicopters, Inc., Model 234 helicopters and restricted category Model CH-47D helicopters. This AD was prompted by two reports of a flight control rigid connecting link (link) failure, due to a manufacturing defect. This AD requires removing certain links from service and prohibits installing those links. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2024-2329

Document Number

2024-23547

Type

Rule

Publication Date

October 11, 2024

Effective Date

October 28, 2024

Comments Close

November 25, 2024

Affected Manufacturer

Columbia Helicopters, Inc., and Restricted Category Model CH-47D

Criticality

important

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2024-2329

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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