Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) (Airbus Helicopters)
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2015-06-18 · Effective 2015-07-23 · 80 FR 34831
Document
Document number
2015-14852
Federal Register citation
80 FR 34831
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2015-06-18
Effective date
2015-07-23
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0577
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model EC135P1, EC135T1, EC135P2, EC135T2, EC135P2+, EC135T2+, and MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters. This AD requires inspecting certain washers for movement and making appropriate repairs if the washers move. This AD was prompted by play found between the Smart Electro Mechanical Actuator (SEMA) and the control rod during installation work on a helicopter. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent loss of concerned control axis and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.