# Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS332L2 Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2002-06-12 · Effective 2002-06-27 · 67 FR 40145
## Document
- **Document number:** 02-14567
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Eurocopter France Model AS332L2
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 67 FR 40145
- **Publication date:** 2002-06-12
- **Effective date:** 2002-06-27
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2001-SW-63-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model AS332L2 helicopters. This action requires removing the main rotor shaft non-rotating scissors (non- rotating scissors) from the swashplate balljoint and inspecting for friction or play in the hinges between the two links of the non- rotating scissors, or between the non-rotating scissors link and the flared housing, and replacing the non-rotating scissors, if necessary. This amendment is prompted by the discovery of in-service damage to main rotor shaft non-rotating scissors attachment hinges. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent friction on non-rotating scissors, failure of the swashplate, loss of main rotor pitch control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/06/12/02-14567/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-model-as332l2-helicopters)
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