# Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, and AS 365 N3 Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2002-11-29 · Effective 2003-01-03 · 67 FR 71097
## Document
- **Document number:** 02-29155
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 67 FR 71097
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/11/29/02-29155/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-model-sa-365n-sa-365n1-as-365n2-and-as-365-n3-helicopters)
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