Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model EC225LP Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2011-10-27 · Effective 2011-11-14 · 76 FR 66618
Document
Document number
2011-27771
Federal Register citation
76 FR 66618
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model EC225LP
Publication date
2011-10-27
Effective date
2011-11-14
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-1033
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the Eurocopter Model EC225LP helicopters. This AD requires inspecting the dome fairing support for a crack at the dome fairing attachment point. If a crack is found, this AD requires replacing the dome fairing support and the associated coning stop support assembly before further flight. If no crack is found, this AD requires repetitive inspections and retorquing the screws at specified intervals. This AD is prompted by the discovery of two fatigue cracks in the dome fairing attachment on the dome fairing support. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to the loss of the dome fairing in flight, causing damage to the helicopter and injury to people on the ground.