# Proposed AD FAA-2021-0199: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2021-11-17
- Products: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 30, 2021, 86 FR 16550
- Comments due: May 14, 2021
- Became: [AD 2021-11-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-11-17)
- Docket: FAA-2021-0199 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2021-0199, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2021-00016-R
- FR document: 2021-06473
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/59/3c/593c1f874c6a41382c74bdaf0947fa348f4e418e9348ecdffd3ad2082a0a8472 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-03-30/pdf/2021-06473.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/03/30/2021-06473/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters-deutschland-gmbh-ahd-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/67A64BD79228D13B862586A80077642A.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2021-0199

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, and EC135T3 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of a report of increased control force in the collective axis. This proposed AD would require a one-time visual inspection of the main rotor actuator (MRA), as specified in a European Aviation Safety Agency (now European Union Aviation Safety Agency) (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Mar 30, 2021: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2021-06473, comments due May 14, 2021 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/03/30/2021-06473/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters-deutschland-gmbh-ahd-helicopters)

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