# Proposed AD FAA-2018-0696: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2019-11-04
- Products: Airbus Helicopters
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 27, 2018, 83 FR 43559
- Comments due: October 26, 2018
- Became: [AD 2019-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-11-04)
- Docket: FAA-2018-0696 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2018-0696, where comments are filed)
- FR document: 2018-18346
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/9b/e9/9be9f7dacd767c17e5668dd814a26eafeb24e1c257e437dd0af27c351ecb5690 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-08-27/pdf/2018-18346.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/08/27/2018-18346/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters-deutschland-gmbh-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/222828C957851735862582F60046E90E.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2018-0696

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus Helicopters) Model MBB-BK 117 D-2 helicopters. This proposed AD would require replacing the rescue hoist cable cut pushbutton flip guard (flip guard). This proposed AD is prompted by reports of unintended lifting of several flip guards. The actions of this proposed AD are intended to correct an unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Aug 27, 2018: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2018-18346, comments due Oct 26, 2018 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/08/27/2018-18346/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters-deutschland-gmbh-helicopters)

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