AD 2020-26-03
Effective 01/22/2021 · Published 12/18/2020
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters
Summary
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-26-51 which applied to certain Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model EC135 helicopters. AD 2007-26-51 required inspecting the tail rotor control rod (control rod) and ball pivot and, depending on findings, replacing those parts. This new AD requires inspecting certain ball pivots, applying corrosion preventative compound on the ball pivot, and corrective a…