Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA 330J Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 1999-03-26 · Effective 1999-04-12 · 64 FR 14585
Document
Document number
99-7383
Federal Register citation
64 FR 14585
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Eurocopter France Model SA 330J
Publication date
1999-03-26
Effective date
1999-04-12
FAA docket
Docket No. 97-SW-42-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model SA 330J helicopters. This action requires the visual inspection and, if any crack is found, replacement of the affected main rotor head sleeve. This amendment is prompted by the discovery of a crack through the thickness of a lower lug of a blade sleeve. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent failure of a main rotor head sleeve that could result in the loss of a main rotor blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.