AD 2003-22-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model EC120B Helicopters

AD Number
2003-22-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-SW-07-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 62513

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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