Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2013-06-21 · Effective 2013-07-26 · 78 FR 37446
Document
Document number
2013-13473
Federal Register citation
78 FR 37446
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH
Publication date
2013-06-21
Effective date
2013-07-26
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1305
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (Eurocopter) Model BO-105A, BO-105C, BO- 105S, BO-105LS A-1, BO-105LS A-3, EC135 P1, EC135 P2, EC135 P2+, EC135 T1, EC135 T2, EC135 T2+, MBB-BK 117 A-1, MBB-BK 117 A-3, MBB-BK 117 A- 4, MBB-BK 117 B-1, MBB-BK 117 B-2, MBB-BK 117 C-1, and MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters with certain part-numbered cantilever assemblies, cyclic stick locking devices, or cyclic stick holder assemblies installed. This AD requires modifying and identifying the cyclic stick cantilever or lock. This AD was prompted by pilots inadvertently taking off with the cyclic locked. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent a pilot taking off with the cyclic in the locked position, which could result in loss of control of the helicopter.