Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Canada Limited Model BO 105 LS A-3 Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2006-07-27 · Effective 2006-08-31 · 71 FR 42576
Document
Document number
E6-11909
Federal Register citation
71 FR 42576
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Eurocopter Canada Limited Model BO 105 LS A-3
Publication date
2006-07-27
Effective date
2006-08-31
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-24632
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter Canada Limited (Eurocopter) Model BO 105 LS A-3 helicopters that requires replacing certain fixed bolts and nuts, re-identifying certain main rotor nuts, and revising the Airworthiness Limitations-- Time Change Items (TCI) list to reflect the new life limits and new part numbers. This amendment is prompted by a re-evaluation of certain fatigue-critical parts, which resulted in establishing new life limits for certain like-numbered parts and re-identifying a certain existing part with a different part number, or in some cases, replacing them with new parts. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent fatigue failure of the fixed bolts and nuts, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.