AD 2001-23-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eurocopter | France Model EC 155B | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model EC 155B Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
In-flight loss of a cabin sliding door, which could impact the main rotor or fenestron, leading to loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Modify the left-hand and right-hand cabin sliding door rails and replace the roller fitting in accordance with Eurocopter France Alert Service Bulletin No. 52A004. Remove from the Limitations section of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual the statements prohibiting the opening and closing of a cabin sliding door in flight, and the visual check requirement before each flight.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter France Model EC 155B helicopters, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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