Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model EC120B Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2001-03-05 · Effective 2001-03-20 · 66 FR 13232
Document
Document number
01-5166
Federal Register citation
66 FR 13232
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Eurocopter France Model EC120B
Publication date
2001-03-05
Effective date
2001-03-20
FAA docket
Docket No. 2000-SW-31-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France Model EC120B helicopters. This action requires visually checking the engine to main gearbox coupling tube assembly (tube) for a crack and replacing any cracked tube. This amendment is prompted by a report of a crack detected on a tube. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent a tube failure, loss of engine drive, and a subsequent forced landing.