AD 2015-26-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France)

AD Number
2015-26-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-1480
FR Citation
80 FR 81742

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France)

Unsafe Condition

An object sliding between the canopy and the cabin floor, which could result in loss of yaw control and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Install front and side covers (protections) to protect the yaw control in accordance with Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. 67A005, Revision 0, dated August 1, 2001, except the correct reference to the Aircraft Maintenance Manual in subparagraph 2.B.2 of the ASB is 20-10-00, 3-8.

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Compliance Time

Within 90 days

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France) Model EC120B helicopters, serial numbers 1001 through 1278, inclusive, certificated in any category.

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