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AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters

AD NUMBER: 2019-05-06

PRODUCT: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus Helicopters) Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, and EC135T3 helicopters.

ACTION: Final Rule.

SUMMARY: This AD requires replacing the retaining ring and inspecting the hoist cable hook assembly (hook).

This AD was prompted by a report that a hook detached from the hoist cable.

DATES: This AD is effective April 17, 2019.

COST: The FAA estimates that this AD affects 278 helicopters of U.S. Registry. Operators may incur the following costs in order to comply with this AD:

Labor costs are estimated at $85 per work-hour.

Inspecting the hoist cable hook assembly and replacing the retaining ring requires 0.5 work-hour and parts are minimal for an estimated cost of $43 per helicopter per inspection cycle.

Replacing an elastomeric energy absorber requires 0.5 work-hour and parts cost $2,152 for an estimated cost of $2,195 per helicopter.

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