Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-12354 · Eurocopter France Model AS-365N3 Helicopters

AD 2001-15-19

Eurocopter France Model AS-365N3 Helicopters

Rotorcraft

Published: August 2, 2001
Effective: September 6, 2001
Maker: Eurocopter France
Supersedes: Nothing

Applies to

Model AS-365N3 helicopters, certificated in any category.

The FAA's summary

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France (ECF) Model AS-365N3 helicopters that requires modifying the Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) software within 90 days after the effective date of this AD. This amendment is prompted by a design problem in the FADEC "power loss printed circuit board" software found during laboratory testing. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent loss of the FADEC one-engine- inoperative power and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Official sources

The Federal Register document · document 01-18972, the legal text
FAA Dynamic Regulatory System (DRS) · search 2001-15-19 for its current status and any corrections