Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA-365N, N1, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, SA-366G1, AS355F, F1, F2, N, and EC130 B4 Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2003-07-17 · Effective 2003-08-21 · 68 FR 42241
Document
Document number
03-17947
Federal Register citation
68 FR 42241
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2003-07-17
Effective date
2003-08-21
FAA docket
Docket No. 2002-SW-49-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) model helicopters that requires removing certain main servocontrols and replacing them with servocontrols that do not fall within the "Applicability" of this AD at specified intervals. This amendment is prompted by the discovery of an incorrect tightening torque load found on servocontrols that were overhauled by Hawker Pacific Aerospace. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent thread failure, separation of the upper end fitting that attaches the servocontrol cylinder to the upper ball end- fitting, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.