AD 2003-24-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS332C, L, L1, and L2 Helicopters

AD Number
2003-24-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-SW-07-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 67018

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Eurocopter France Model AS332C, L, L1, and L2 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS332C, L, L1, and L2 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Cracks detected in the pilot or co-pilot anti-torque pedal adjustment lever (P/N 332A27.2344.20) that have not been modified in accordance with MOD 0726179, which could lead to failure of the lever, loss of braking ability on the ground, or loss of yaw control in flight, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Inspect the pedal unit adjustment lever for cracks using a dye-penetrant inspection at specified intervals. Replace any cracked lever with an airworthy lever before further flight. Modify the pedal unit and replace the adjustment levers in accordance with Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. 67.00.20, dated June 8, 2001, as a terminating action for the AD requirements.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) for helicopters with 4,450 or more hours TIS, and for helicopters with less than 4,450 hours TIS, on or before accumulating 4,500 hours TIS. Pedal unit modification must be completed before March 1, 2004.

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter France Model AS332C, L, L1, and L2 helicopters with a pilot or co-pilot anti-torque pedal adjustment lever (P/N 332A27.2344.20) that has not been modified in accordance with MOD 0726179.

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