Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS332C, L, and L1 Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2004-02-13 · Effective 2004-03-19 · 69 FR 7113
Document
Document number
04-2782
Federal Register citation
69 FR 7113
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2004-02-13
Effective date
2004-03-19
FAA docket
Docket No. 2002-SW-45-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) model helicopters that requires inspecting the bevel gear for a crack using a borescope. This amendment is prompted by a crack that was detected on a bevel gear during a main gearbox teardown inspection. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of the bevel gear, loss of torque to the main rotor system, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.