Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2021-02-22 · Effective 2021-03-29 · 86 FR 10449
Document
Document number
2021-01848
Federal Register citation
86 FR 10449
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2021-02-22
Effective date
2021-03-29
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-1037
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, and EC135T3 helicopters. This AD requires removing certain Titanium (Ti) bolts from service and prohibits installing these Ti-bolts in a critical area. This AD was prompted by a report of a broken Ti-bolt. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.