# Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model EC120B Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2002-07-09 · Effective 2002-08-13 · 67 FR 45295
## Document
- **Document number:** 02-16678
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Eurocopter France Model EC120B
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 67 FR 45295
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/07/09/02-16678/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-model-ec120b-helicopters)
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