AD 2003-22-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eurocopter | France Model EC120B | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model EC120B Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
A bonding braid twisting around the attachment nut installed on the bolt that connects the roll channel torque link to the left-hand cyclic pitch control stick, which could restrict travel of the cyclic pitch control stick and lead to loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Within 10 hours time-in-service, temporarily secure the electrical bonding braid or install the permanent attachment system for the bonding braid. If temporarily secured, install the permanent attachment system within 500 hours time-in-service or 12 months, whichever occurs first.
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Compliance Time
Within 10 hours time-in-service for temporary securing, and within 500 hours time-in-service or 12 months for permanent securing.
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Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter France Model EC120B helicopters, certificated in any category.
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