Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS332C, L, and L1 Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2003-06-03 · Effective 2003-06-18 · 68 FR 32967
Document
Document number
03-13654
Federal Register citation
68 FR 32967
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2003-06-03
Effective date
2003-06-18
FAA docket
Docket No. 2003-SW-14-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) model helicopters. This action requires replacing a certain elbow adapter (adapter) with an airworthy adapter. This amendment is prompted by reports of a cracked adapter on the hydraulic reservoir resulting in leakage of hydraulic fluid and loss of hydraulic power. This condition, if not corrected, could result in failure of an adapter on the hydraulic reservoir, loss of hydraulic fluid, loss of hydraulic power, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.