# Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2013-08-23 · Effective 2013-09-27 · 78 FR 52412
## Document
- **Document number:** 2013-19443
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD)
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 78 FR 52412
- **Publication date:** 2013-08-23
- **Effective date:** 2013-09-27
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2013-0020
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for ECD Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters. This AD requires inspecting the rigging of the power-boosted control system and, if there is a nonparallel gap between the rigging wedges and the inner sleeves, performing a rigging procedure. This AD was prompted by the discovery, during rigging of the main rotor controls, of movement of the longitudinal main rotor actuator piston after shut-down of the external pump drive. Such movement could cause incorrect rigging results. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent incorrect rigging results, which could impair freedom of movement of the upper controls and subsequent reduced control of the helicopter.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/08/23/2013-19443/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-deutschland-gmbh-ecd-helicopters)
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