Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model EC120B Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2000-08-28 · Effective 2000-09-12 · 65 FR 52012
Document
Document number
00-21870
Federal Register citation
65 FR 52012
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Eurocopter France Model EC120B
Publication date
2000-08-28
Effective date
2000-09-12
FAA docket
Docket No. 2000-SW-33-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France Model EC120B helicopters. This action requires adjusting the clearance of the cabin sliding door if necessary. This amendment is prompted by an in-flight loss of a cabin sliding door, which had been locked in the fully opened position. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent in-flight loss of a cabin sliding door, impact with the horizontal stabilizer, main rotor, or fenestron tail rotor, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.