EASA Regulations for Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117

4 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117.

EASA AD 2023-0066

Equipment / Furnishings — Hoist Boom Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0066 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning the inspection of hoist boom assemblies on Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135, EC635, and MBB-BK117 helicopter models. The directive mandates repetitive inspections of specific hoist boom assembly parts identified by part numbers 44301-500, 44307-500, and 44307-500-1 to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. It applies to all variants and serial numbers of the affected helicopter models.

Mar 24, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC135Airbus Helicopters 635Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Airbus Helicopters EC635Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117

EASA AD 2020-0064

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Flotation System / Inflation Hoses — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0064 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of emergency flotation systems and inflation hoses installed on various Airbus Helicopters models including MBB-BK117, EC 135, EC 120 B, EC 175, AS 332, AS 350, EC 130, AS 355, SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155 helicopters. The directive mandates inspection and possible replacement of affected float supply hoses to ensure proper inflation of emergency flotation devices. It applies to specific part numbers and serial numbers as detailed in the associated service bulletins.

Mar 19, 2020

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355Airbus Helicopters EC 120 BAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters EC135Airbus Helicopters 635Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117Airbus Helicopters EC 135Airbus Helicopters EC 175Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2020-0013

Fire Protection — Hand-held Fire Extinguishers — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0013 is an airworthiness directive addressing fire protection on various Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo, and WSK PZL – ŚWIDNIK helicopter models. It specifically targets the replacement of certain umlaut engineering GmbH Halon-free hand-held fire extinguishers with manufacturing defects that could render them inoperative. The affected helicopter models include AS 332, AS 365, EC 155, EC 175, EC 225, SA 330, SA 365, EC135, EC635, MBB-BK117, AB139, AB 204, AB 205, AB 212, AB 412, AS-61, AW139, AW169, AW189, and PZL W-3A series helicopters.

Jan 29, 2020

EASA AD 2016-0142R1

Main Rotor — Swashplate Assembly — Replacement / Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0142R1 is a regulatory document addressing the replacement and inspection of the main rotor swashplate assembly on Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK 117 and BO105 helicopter models. It applies to all serial numbers of MBB-BK117 A-1 through C-2e variants and BO105 A through LS A-3 variants, including STC-modified 'Superlifter' versions. The directive focuses on ensuring the integrity of swashplate bellows clamps and bellows to prevent loss of control due to clamp failure.

Apr 12, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters BO 105Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117Airbus Helicopters BO105