Business · 15/07/2025Updated: 10/16/2026 · 1 min read

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

Summary

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model MBB-BK 117 D-3 helicopters due to over-torqued swashplate bolts, requiring removal and replacement of certain bolts and inspection of the swashplate.

Original source language: Federal Register — Federal Aviation AdministrationOpen original release →

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