Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA 330F, G, and J Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 1998-06-26 · Effective 1998-07-31 · 63 FR 34803
Document
Document number
98-17042
Federal Register citation
63 FR 34803
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
1998-06-26
Effective date
1998-07-31
FAA docket
Docket No. 97-SW-06-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to Eurocopter France Model SA 330F, G, and J helicopters, that requires verifying the torque on the nut that secures the two transformer-rectifiers' common ground; and subsequently installing a modification to separate the grounds of the two transformer-rectifiers. This amendment is prompted by a report from the airworthiness authority of France about an unsafe condition resulting from the loss of the common ground of the two transformer-rectifiers. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent loss of the common ground of the two transformer-rectifiers, which could result in a complete electrical failure (essential and secondary), loss of electrically-powered instrumentation, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.