AD 2001-13-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eurocopter | France Model EC 155B | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model EC 155B Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of a cabin sliding door in flight, which could impact the main rotor or fenestron and lead to loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Visually check each cabin sliding door in the open position to ensure each roller is inside its rail. If any roller is outside its rail, replace the roller inside the rail before further flight. Revise the Limitations section of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) to prohibit opening and closing a cabin sliding door in flight.
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Compliance Time
Before each flight with an open cabin sliding door.
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Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter France Model EC 155B helicopters, certificated in any category.
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