# Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, and AS332L2 Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2003-10-24 · Effective 2003-11-28 · 68 FR 60845
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-26466
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 68 FR 60845
- **Publication date:** 2003-10-24
- **Effective date:** 2003-11-28
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2002-SW-58-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) model helicopters that requires inspecting certain main rotor blades for disbonds, which may be indicated by cracking, and repairing or replacing each main rotor blade (MRB) as necessary. This amendment is prompted by the discovery of disbonded leading edge protective strips. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect disbonding between the stainless steel protective strip and the MRB skin, which could cause loss of the protective strip, an out-of-balance condition, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/10/24/03-26466/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-model-as332c-as332l-as332l1-and-as332l2-helicopters)
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