# Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA341G and SA342J
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 1999-05-18 · Effective 1999-06-02 · 64 FR 26839
## Document
- **Document number:** 99-12416
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 64 FR 26839
- **Publication date:** 1999-05-18
- **Effective date:** 1999-06-02
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 99-SW-03-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to Eurocopter France Model SA341G and SA342J helicopters. This action requires, before further flight, visually inspecting the external body of each main rotor head pitch-change rod (rod) for corrosion. If external corrosion is found, this action also requires a visual inspection of the inside of the body of that rod for corrosion. A rod with external corrosion that exceeds the repair criteria or a rod with any internal corrosion must be replaced with an airworthy rod. This amendment is prompted by the report of a deep internal corrosion fault in a rod found by a military helicopter operator performing a daily inspection. This condition, if not corrected, could result in failure of a rod and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/05/18/99-12416/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-model-sa341g-and-sa342j)
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