AD 2001-24-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eurocopter | France Model EC 120 | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model EC 120 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
In-flight loss of a cabin sliding door, which had been locked in the open position, leading to potential impact with the horizontal stabilizer or fenestron tail rotor, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Required Actions
Add a stop to the front rail and modify the rear stop of the middle rail in accordance with Eurocopter France Alert Service Bulletin No. 52A004, Revision 1, dated April 19, 2001.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Compliance Time
Within 90 days or before the next flight with the door open, whichever occurs first.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter France Model EC120B helicopters, serial number 1169 and below, with a cabin sliding door rail, part number C533C8102201, C533C8102202, C533C8103201, or C533C8103202, installed, certificated in any category.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.