# Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS350BA and B2 Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2002-03-01 · Effective 2002-03-18 · 67 FR 9390
## Document
- **Document number:** 02-4555
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Eurocopter France Model AS350BA and B2
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 67 FR 9390
- **Publication date:** 2002-03-01
- **Effective date:** 2002-03-18
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2001-SW-62-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France (ECF) Model AS350BA and B2 helicopters modified with a Eurocopter Canada Limited (ECL) Left-side-Pilot Configuration kit in accordance with Canadian Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SH96-32 or United States STC SR00429 NY. This action requires replacing the collective locking device with a newly-designed locking device. This amendment is prompted by a report of a locking device that engaged during flight. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent inadvertent engagement of a locking device, the collective pitch control locking in the full-down position, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/03/01/02-4555/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-model-as350ba-and-b2-helicopters)
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