# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH)
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2018-12-18 · Effective 2019-01-22 · 83 FR 64734
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-27137
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 83 FR 64734
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/12/18/2018-27137/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters-deutschland-gmbh-helicopters-type-certificate-previously)
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