Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model EC120B, EC 155B, SA330F, SA330G, SA330J, AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350D, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, AS365N2, AS 365 N3, SA-365N, and SA-365N1 Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2002-08-02 · Effective 2002-09-06 · 67 FR 50345
Document
Document number
02-19488
Federal Register citation
67 FR 50345
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2002-08-02
Effective date
2002-09-06
FAA docket
Docket No. 2001-SW-50-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for specified Eurocopter France (ECF) model helicopters. This AD requires determining the load release unit (cargo hook) serial number, measuring the clearance between the locking catch and the cargo hook, and removing unairworthy cargo hooks from service. This amendment is prompted by the discovery of a defect on certain cargo hooks that may prevent load release. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of a cargo hook to release a load creating an additional hazard in an emergency situation and subsequent loss of control of a helicopter.