AD 2002-13-11

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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model EC120B Helicopters

AD Number
2002-13-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-SW-68-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 45295

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Eurocopter France Model EC120B Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model EC120B Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

A mobile phone falling between the windshield canopy and the cabin floor jamming the yaw control pedal, leading to loss of yaw control and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Install front and side covers to protect the yaw control pedal from objects sliding between the windshield canopy and the cabin floor.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter France model EC120B helicopters.

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