Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus Helicopters) (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2014-06-30 · Effective 2014-07-15 · 79 FR 36635
Document
Document number
2014-14623
Federal Register citation
79 FR 36635
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2014-06-30
Effective date
2014-07-15
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0394
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters with a certain Goodrich rescue hoist damper unit (damper unit) installed. This AD requires repairing or replacing the damper unit or deactivating the rescue hoist. This AD is prompted by a report of an uncommanded detachment of a damper unit from the cable. These actions are intended to prevent loss of an external load or person from the helicopter hoist and injury to persons being lifted by the hoist.