Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA330F, SA330G, SA330J, AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, and AS332L2
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2000-03-24 · Effective 2000-04-10 · 65 FR 15857
Document
Document number
00-7111
Federal Register citation
65 FR 15857
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2000-03-24
Effective date
2000-04-10
FAA docket
Docket No. 2000-SW-06-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) applicable to Eurocopter France Model SA330F, SA330G, SA330J, AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, and AS332L2 helicopters. This action requires replacing certain tail rotor blades before further flight after April 30, 2000. This amendment is prompted by loss of control of a helicopter due to a lightning strike on a tail rotor blade. This condition, if not corrected, could result in loss of a tail rotor blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.