Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model MBB-BK 117 D-2 and MBB-BK 117 D-3 helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports of airspeed and altitude indication errors. This AD requires revising the existing rotorcraft flight manual supplement (RFMS) for the helicopter, replacing the air conditioning system (ACS) condenser outlet grids with ACS condenser outlet covers, and prohibiting the installation of ACS condenser outlet grids. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2025-1106
Document Number
2025-20135
Type
Rule
Publication Date
November 18, 2025
Effective Date
December 23, 2025
Affected Manufacturer
Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH
Criticality
routine
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2025-1106
Topics
Official Documents
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