# Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS350B, B1, B2, B3, BA, D, and AS355E Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2002-01-22 · Effective 2002-02-06 · 67 FR 2804
## Document
- **Document number:** 02-1450
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 67 FR 2804
- **Publication date:** 2002-01-22
- **Effective date:** 2002-02-06
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2001-SW-70-AD
## Abstract

This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2001-26-53, which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of Eurocopter France (ECF) Model AS350B, B1, B2, B3, BA, D, and AS355E helicopters by individual letters. This AD requires, before further flight, removing certain serial-numbered servocontrols. This AD is prompted by a report of manufacturing defects in a batch of main servocontrol rods. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of a main servocontrol in the flight control system and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/01/22/02-1450/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-model-as350b-b1-b2-b3-ba-d-and-as355e-helicopters)
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