Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS350B, BA, B1, B2, B3, C, D, and D1; AS 355E, F, F1, F2, N, and NP Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2010-04-29 · Effective 2010-05-14 · 75 FR 22508
Document
Document number
2010-9006
Federal Register citation
75 FR 22508
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2010-04-29
Effective date
2010-05-14
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-0356
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) model helicopters. This AD results from a mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) AD issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community. The MCAI AD was issued following the discovery of a potential risk of an untimely squib firing that would cut the hoist cable. A short circuit in the hoist motor brush power supply wiring resulting in an uncommanded squib firing, which cuts the hoist cable, constitutes an unsafe condition.