AD 2012-15-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters

AD Number
2012-15-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0766
FR Citation
77 FR 44118

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Eurocopter France Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Intermittent uncommanded roll oscillations during coupled instrument landing system and localizer approaches with the autopilot coupled, which could result in subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Before further flight, revise the Operating Limitations section of the Eurocopter EC 155B1 Flight Manual by inserting a copy of this AD or making pen and ink changes to require two pilots for IFR operations.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter France Model EC155B1 helicopters with automated flight control system part number 416-00297-161 and software level P/N 704A47-1332-79 installed.

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