# Proposed AD FAA-2013-0554: Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2014-05-01
- Products: Eurocopter Deutschland
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: July 3, 2013, 78 FR 40053
- Comments due: September 3, 2013
- Became: [AD 2014-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-05-01)
- Docket: FAA-2013-0554 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2013-0554, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2012-SW-009-AD
- FR document: 2013-15958
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/3d/f0/3df00b9cc0db464d634e812da89c6266f211e9216f4e7b7805af19cda50e7cf5 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-07-03/pdf/2013-15958.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/07/03/2013-15958/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-deutschland-gmbh-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6B048A544515042386257B9D004C32EA.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2013-0554

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (Eurocopter) Model EC135 P1, EC135 P2, EC135 P2+, EC135 T1, EC135 T2, and EC135 T2+ helicopters. This proposed AD would require analyzing the main gearbox (MGB) oil for indications of metal chips or pieces, reviewing the MGB log or equivalent record, and inspecting certain teeth in the MGB after two chip indications. This proposed AD is prompted by a partial tooth rupture found in an MGB that was returned to the manufacturer for repairs. The proposed actions are intended to detect wear in the MGB that could lead to a gear tooth rupture, failure of the MGB, loss of power to the main rotor, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

## Notices in this docket

- Jul 3, 2013: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2013-15958, comments due Sep 3, 2013 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/07/03/2013-15958/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-deutschland-gmbh-helicopters)

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