Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2019-09-04 · Effective 2019-09-19 · 84 FR 46429
Document
Document number
2019-18708
Federal Register citation
84 FR 46429
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2019-09-04
Effective date
2019-09-19
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2019-0643
Abstract
The FAA is publishing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters (Airbus) Model MBB- BK 117 C-2 helicopters. Emergency AD 2019-10-51 was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of these helicopters. This AD requires, for certain helicopters, inspecting the fuselage frame and providing certain information to the FAA. This AD also prohibits installing certain components as part of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SR00592DE on any helicopter. This AD was prompted by reports of fatigue cracks in the fuselage frame. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.