Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2020-10-06 · Effective 2020-11-10 · 85 FR 62979
Document
Document number
2020-21998
Federal Register citation
85 FR 62979
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2020-10-06
Effective date
2020-11-10
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-3941
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus Helicopters) Model MBB-BK 117 A-3, MBB-BK 117 A-4, MBB-BK 117 B-1, MBB-BK 117 B-2, and MBB-BK 117 C-1 helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports that the adhesive seal prevented the doors from jettisoning properly. This AD requires removing certain seals, replacing certain seals with newly certified seals and revising the existing Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) for your helicopter. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.