Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS350B, BA, B1, B2, B3, D, and AS355E Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2007-06-14 · Effective 2007-07-19 · 72 FR 32787
Document
Document number
E7-11410
Federal Register citation
72 FR 32787
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2007-06-14
Effective date
2007-07-19
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-20863
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Eurocopter France (ECF) model helicopters that requires replacing the hydraulic fluid at a specified time interval when operating in cold weather. This amendment is prompted by reports of ice forming due to condensation in some parts of the hydraulic system during cold weather operation. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent ice from forming in the hydraulic system resulting in an unintended movement of the flight controls and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.