# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2020-07-27 · Effective 2020-08-31 · 85 FR 45066
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-16166
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 85 FR 45066
- **Publication date:** 2020-07-27
- **Effective date:** 2020-08-31
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2017-1123
## Abstract

The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-02-07 for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus Helicopters) Model MBB- BK 117 C-2 and Model MBB-BK 117 D-2 helicopters. AD 2017-02-07 required a repetitive inspection and a one-time torque of each hydraulic module plate assembly attachment point (attachment point). This new AD retains the initial inspection and torque requirements of AD 2017-02-07 and requires replacing the attachment point hardware. This AD was prompted by a terminating action has been developed to address the unsafe condition. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/07/27/2020-16166/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters-deutschland-gmbh-helicopters)
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