Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH)
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2018-12-18 · Effective 2019-01-22 · 83 FR 64734
Document
Document number
2018-27137
Federal Register citation
83 FR 64734
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2018-12-18
Effective date
2019-01-22
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0555
Abstract
We are revising Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-05-06 for Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Model EC135 and MBB-BK 117C-2 helicopters. AD 2014-05-06 required repetitive inspections of the flight-control bearings, replacing any loose bearings with airworthy flight-control bearings, and installing bushings and washers. This new AD retains the requirements of AD 2014-05-06 but removes the repetitive inspections. The actions of this AD are intended to correct an unsafe condition on these products.