Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, and AS 365 N3 Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2002-11-29 · Effective 2003-01-03 · 67 FR 71097
Document
Document number
02-29155
Federal Register citation
67 FR 71097
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2002-11-29
Effective date
2003-01-03
FAA docket
Docket No. 2001-SW-34-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Eurocopter France (ECF) model helicopters that requires inspecting the 9-degree frame (frame) for the correct edge distance of the two attachment holes for the reinforced latch support and for a crack and repairing the frame if necessary. This amendment is prompted by the detection of a fatigue crack on the left-hand (LH) side of the frame during maintenance. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of the frame due to a crack at the latch support, loss of a passenger door, damage to the rotor system, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.