# Proposed AD FAA-2022-0100: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2022-08-15
- Products: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: February 15, 2022, 87 FR 8439
- Comments due: April 1, 2022
- Became: [AD 2022-08-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-08-15)
- Docket: FAA-2022-0100 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2022-0100, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2021-01128-R
- FR document: 2022-03108
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/6f/59/6f59be0e8754fff13bd3257489cf8a560a1371bee8af9a269eb1772d23f1b9d0 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-02-15/pdf/2022-03108.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/02/15/2022-03108/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters-deutschland-gmbh-ahd-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2022-03108-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2022-0100

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of restricted collective lever movement caused by entanglement of the emergency flashlight strap with the cargo hook emergency release lever, causing the emergency flashlight to leave its seat. This proposed AD would require replacing each affected emergency flashlight with a serviceable part, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Feb 15, 2022: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2022-03108, comments due Apr 1, 2022 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/02/15/2022-03108/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters-deutschland-gmbh-ahd-helicopters)

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