# Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model SE 3130, SE 313B, SA 3180, SA 318B, and SA 318C Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 1997-11-21 · Effective 1997-12-08 · 62 FR 62239
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-30603
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 62 FR 62239
- **Publication date:** 1997-11-21
- **Effective date:** 1997-12-08
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 97-SW-22-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Eurocopter Model SE 3130, SE 313B, SA 3180, SA 318B, and SA 318C helicopters. This action requires a visual inspection of the main rotor blade reinforcement strips for debonding between the reinforcement strips of the blade; and a visual inspection of the main rotor blade (blade) skin for cracks or corrosion, and replacement of the blade with an airworthy blade if certain debonding or a crack or corrosion is found. This amendment is prompted by an accident in which a blade separated in flight. The actions specified in this AD are intended to detect debonding, cracks, or corrosion in the affected blades and to prevent failure of a blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/11/21/97-30603/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-eurocopter-model-se-3130-se-313b-sa-3180-sa-318b-and-sa)
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