Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2013-12-20 · Effective 2014-01-24 · 78 FR 76984
Document
Document number
2013-29140
Federal Register citation
78 FR 76984
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Eurocopter France
Publication date
2013-12-20
Effective date
2014-01-24
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0524
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters. This AD requires visually inspecting each jettisonable emergency exit window panel (window) for sealant, and removing any sealant that exists in the window's extruded sections. This AD was prompted by jettison tests during routine maintenance inspections that showed the windows failed to jettison. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent failure of the windows to jettison, so helicopter occupants can exit the aircraft during an emergency.