Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS332L and AS332L1 Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2002-07-10 · Effective 2002-08-14 · 67 FR 45629
Document
Document number
02-17245
Federal Register citation
67 FR 45629
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Eurocopter France Model AS332L and AS332L1
Publication date
2002-07-10
Effective date
2002-08-14
FAA docket
Docket No. 2001-SW-46-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Eurocopter France (ECF) helicopters that requires adding a supplement to the Limitations section of the applicable Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) for helicopters with "SEFA" skis installed. This amendment is prompted by the need to limit the taxi and Vne speed of those helicopters with skis. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent structural failure of a ski and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.