# Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model EC120B Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2000-08-28 · Effective 2000-09-12 · 65 FR 52012
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-21870
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Eurocopter France Model EC120B
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 65 FR 52012
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/08/28/00-21870/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-model-ec120b-helicopters)
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