Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Model BO-105A, BO-105C, BO- 105S, BO-105LS A-3, MBB-BK 117 A-3, MBB-BK 117 A-4, MBB-BK 117 B-1, MBB-BK 117 B-2, and MBB-BK 117 C-1 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of a crack found on the fork lever of the mixing lever assembly. This AD requires visually inspecting the fork lever for cracks and the mixing lever assembly for missing components, damage, or corrosion. Depending on the results of these inspections, this AD requires taking corrective action and reporting the results of the inspection to the manufacturer. Lastly, this AD prohibits installing affected fork levers unless certain requirements are met. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2025-5385
Document Number
2025-22848
Type
Rule
Publication Date
December 16, 2025
Effective Date
December 31, 2025
Comments Close
January 30, 2026
Affected Manufacturer
Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD)
Criticality
routine
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2025-5385
Topics
Official Documents
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