EASA AD 2023-0006-E
Main Rotor — Swashplate Assembly — Inspection
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0006-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection of the main rotor swashplate assembly on Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK117 and BO105 helicopter models. It applies to all variants and serial numbers of BO105 A, C, D, S, LS A-1, LS A-3 (including 'Superlifter' STC-modified versions), and MBB-BK117 A-1 through D-2 helicopters. The directive mandates inspection of specific swashplate parts identified by multiple part numbers to ensure the proper installation of the inner ring.