AD Amdt-39-10418

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Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, L1, and L2 Helicopters

AD Number
Amdt-39-10418
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 97-SW-66-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 13510

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, L1, and L2 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, L1, and L2 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Cracked hinge tenons due to improper shimming may lead to separation of the cockpit door from the helicopter, resulting in impact with the main rotor or tail rotor system and subsequent loss of control.

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Required Actions

Determine the thickness of the shim washers, inspect cockpit door hinge tenons for cracks, and replace any cracked hinge tenons with an airworthy part.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, L1, and L2 helicopters

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