Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, L1, and L2 Helicopters and Model SA 330F, G, and J Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 1999-03-23 · Effective 1999-04-07 · 64 FR 13886
Document
Document number
99-6976
Federal Register citation
64 FR 13886
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
1999-03-23
Effective date
1999-04-07
FAA docket
Docket No. 98-SW-46-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, L1, and L2 helicopters and Model SA 330F, G, and J helicopters. This action requires inspecting the position and bonding of the main rotor blade (blade) leading edge stainless steel protective strips (strips) that were replaced by C.T.I. Dallas. This amendment is prompted by the discovery of a strip that was both mislocated and improperly bonded. The strip had been replaced by C.T.I. Dallas. This condition, if not corrected, could result in failure of the blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.