AD 2002-12-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS332L2 Helicopters

AD Number
2002-12-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-SW-63-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 40145

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Eurocopter France Model AS332L2 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS332L2 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

In-service damage to main rotor shaft non-rotating scissors attachment hinges can cause friction on non-rotating scissors, leading to failure of the swashplate and loss of main rotor pitch control, resulting in loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Remove the main rotor shaft non-rotating scissors from the swashplate balljoint. Inspect for friction or play in the hinges between the two links of the non-rotating scissors or between the non-rotating scissors link and the flared housing. Replace the non-rotating scissors if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter France Model AS332L2 helicopters

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