Equipment / Furnishings — Medical Equipment Support — Inspection
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What to do
Operators of MBB-BK117 D-2 and D-3 helicopters with the affected medical equipment support assemblies must perform an inspection within 30 flight hours or 30 days from 17 June 2024. If any discrepancies are found, corrective actions must be completed before the next flight. Installation of affected assemblies after the effective date requires prior inspection and correction as applicable.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0107 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of medical equipment support assemblies installed on MBB-BK117 D-2 and D-3 helicopters modified with EASA STC 10051018. The directive targets specific part numbers of the medical equipment support assemblies manufactured by MECAER AVIATION GROUP VIP Interiors to prevent potential detachment during flight. It mandates inspection and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness and occupant safety.
What changed
This new airworthiness directive introduces a one-time inspection requirement for affected medical equipment support assemblies on certain MBB-BK117 helicopters. It requires operators to inspect the assemblies within 30 flight hours or 30 days and perform corrective actions if discrepancies are found. The directive also sets conditions for installation of these assemblies going forward.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because it addresses a safety risk involving the potential in-flight detachment of medical equipment, which could cause injuries to helicopter occupants. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to maintain airworthiness and avoid operational disruptions. Compliance teams need to track and ensure timely inspections and corrective actions to meet regulatory requirements.
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