Regulation & law · 07/10/2022

FAA Adopts New Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK 117 C-2 Helicopters

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has adopted a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters due to reports of excessively worn bolts in the tail rotor actuator assembly. The directive requires inspections and potential repairs or replacements of affected parts.