Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2013-06-28 · Effective 2013-08-02 · 78 FR 38821
Document
Document number
2013-14826
Federal Register citation
78 FR 38821
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Eurocopter France
Publication date
2013-06-28
Effective date
2013-08-02
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1214
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France Model EC 155B, EC155B1, SA-366G1, SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, and AS 365 N3 helicopters, which requires modifying the fuel tank draining system. This AD is prompted by a closed fuel tank drain that, in the event of a fuel leak, could result in fuel accumulating in an area containing electrical equipment. The actions are intended to prevent accumulation of fuel in an area with electrical equipment or another ignition source, which may lead to a fire.