Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model EC120B Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2002-07-09 · Effective 2002-08-13 · 67 FR 45295
Document
Document number
02-16678
Federal Register citation
67 FR 45295
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Eurocopter France Model EC120B
Publication date
2002-07-09
Effective date
2002-08-13
FAA docket
Docket No. 2001-SW-68-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for specified Eurocopter France (ECF) model helicopters that requires installing front and side covers to protect the yaw control. This amendment is prompted by a report of a mobile phone falling between the windshield canopy (canopy) and the cabin floor jamming the yaw control pedal. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent an object from sliding between the canopy and the cabin floor, loss of yaw control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.