AD 2026-02-12
Effective 02/17/2026 · Published 01/30/2026
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Helicopters
Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Model MBB-BK117 D-3 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of excessive wear on the bearing bolts, installed on the swashplate, connecting the cardan ring and the control ring assembly. This AD requires initial and repetitive inspections of the swashplate for vertical and radial play and, depending on the…