Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2013-09-13 · Effective 2013-10-18 · 78 FR 56599
Document
Document number
2013-22170
Federal Register citation
78 FR 56599
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Eurocopter France
Publication date
2013-09-13
Effective date
2013-10-18
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0399
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model EC 155B, EC155B1, SA-365N, SA- 365N1, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, and SA-366G1 helicopters. This AD requires inspecting the collective pitch lever for correct locking and unlocking conditions. This AD was prompted by two separate reports of inadvertent collective pitch lever locking and unlocking. The actions of this AD are intended to detect an incorrectly adjusted collective pitch lever, which could result in loss of control of the helicopter.