Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2013-11-22 · Effective 2013-12-27 · 78 FR 69989
Document
Document number
2013-27636
Federal Register citation
78 FR 69989
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Eurocopter France
Publication date
2013-11-22
Effective date
2013-12-27
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0523
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350C, AS350D, AS350D1, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, and AS355NP helicopters with sliding doors, except those with modification AL.4262. This AD requires removing from service certain part-numbered nuts and washers from the lower ball-joint bolt. This AD was prompted by a report of a sliding door detaching from the helicopter in flight. These actions are intended to prevent loss of the lower ball-joint nut, which could lead to loss of the sliding door and damage to the helicopter.