AD 2004-05-28

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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS 365 N3 Helicopters

AD Number
2004-05-28
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-SW-11-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 12065

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Eurocopter France Model AS 365 N3 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS 365 N3 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Tail rotor induced vibrations during flight tests can lead to vibration in the tail rotor and pilot's anti-torque pedals, potentially causing blade pitch control failure and loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Install a tail rotor blade-to-torsion bar attachment tuning weight assembly on each blade of the Quiet Fenestron tail rotor. Replace each blade attachment bushing.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter France Model AS 365 N3 helicopters.

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