2026-09-08: Cabin Equipment/Furnishings

1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive: 2026-09-08 Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD): Amendment 39-23329; Docket No. FAA-2026-0730; Project Identifier MCAI-2025-01416-R. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective June 17, 2026. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 and MBB-BK 117 D-2 helicopters, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 2500, Cabin Equipment/Furnishings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by the determination that the standard MS18027 type hook may be subject to localized yielding in the mating threads when assembled to higher assembly torques. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of the hook. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of the large hook damper assembly, which could result in loss of the hoist load and injury to persons. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD 2025-0188, dated September 1, 2025 (EASA AD 2025-0188). (h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2025-0188 (1) Where EASA AD 2025-0188 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (2) Where the material referenced in EASA AD 2025-0188 specifies "discard", this AD requires replacing that text with "remove from service". (3) Where the material referenced in EASA AD 2025-0188 specifies "check", this AD requires replacing that text with "inspect". (4) Where the material referenced in EASA AD 2025-0188 specifies "if necessary clean the surface", this AD requires replacing that text with "clean the surface". (5) This AD does not adopt the "Remarks" section of EASA AD 2025-0188. (i) No Reporting Requirement Although the material referenced in EASA AD 2025-0188 specifies to submit information to the manufacturer, this AD does not require those actions. (j) Special Flight Permits Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with 14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the helicopter to a location where the actions of this AD can be accomplished provided that no external load is carried. (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the International Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (l) of this AD and email to: AMOC@faa.gov. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (l) Additional Information For more information about this AD, contact Steven Warwick, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (817) 222-5225; email: steven.r.warwick@faa.gov. (m) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the material listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2025-0188, dated September 1, 2025. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For EASA material identified in this AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 8999 000; email: ADs@easa.europa.eu; website: easa.europa.eu. You may find the EASA material on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu. (4) You may view this material at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110. (5) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ ibr-locations or email fr.inspection@nara.gov. Issued on April 28, 2026. Steven W. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2026-09521 Filed 5-12-26; 8:45 am]BILLING CODE 4910-13-P