Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA 330F, G, and J Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 1998-11-05 · Effective 1998-12-10 · 63 FR 59696
Document
Document number
98-29376
Federal Register citation
63 FR 59696
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
1998-11-05
Effective date
1998-12-10
FAA docket
Docket No. 97-SW-43-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to Eurocopter France Model SA 330F, G, and J helicopters, that requires removing and replacing each tail rotor electrical bonding braid (bonding braid). This amendment is prompted by an in-service report of the failure of a bonding braid. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of a bonding braid due to fatigue, resulting impact with the tail rotor blades, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.