Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) (Airbus Helicopters)
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2014-03-11 · Effective 2014-04-15 · 79 FR 13521
Document
Document number
2014-04724
Federal Register citation
79 FR 13521
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2014-03-11
Effective date
2014-04-15
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0826
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and SA330J helicopters. This AD prohibits use of the hydraulic hoist in helicopters equipped with certain parts and configurations until a hoist beam lower fitting protector is installed. This AD was prompted by a report that the hoist cable jammed during a rescue at sea. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent the hoist cable from jamming and subsequent cable failure, which could result in injury and damage to the helicopter.