AD 2002-12-14

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA330F, G, J, and AS332C, L, and L1 Helicopters

AD Number
2002-12-14
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2002-SW-34-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 42183

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Eurocopter France Model SA330F, G, J, and AS332C, L, and L1 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA330F, G, J, and AS332C, L, and L1 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Deflation of the Multi-Purpose Air Intake (MPAI) inlet seal due to clogging of the P2 air system line caused by ice formation, which could lead to loss of engine power and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Insert statements into the Limitations section of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) prohibiting flight under certain atmospheric conditions that could lead to ice formation in the P2 air system line.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter France Model SA330F, G, J, and AS332C, L, and L1 helicopters.

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