Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-12879 · Eurocopter France Model SA330F, SA330G, SA330J, AS332C, AS332L, and AS332L1 Helicopters

AD 2002-18-05

Eurocopter France Model SA330F, SA330G, SA330J, AS332C, AS332L, and AS332L1 Helicopters

Rotorcraft

Published: September 16, 2002
Effective: October 21, 2002
Maker: Eurocopter France
Supersedes: Nothing

Applies to

Model SA330F, SA330G, SA330J, AS332C, AS332L, and AS332L1 helicopters with a tail rotor blade de-icing rotating collector (collector), part number (P/N) APCL 110-265-201, installed, certificated in any category.

The FAA's summary

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Eurocopter France (ECF) model helicopters that requires inspecting each tail rotor blade de-icing rotating collector (collector) for radial play and rotation torque at specified intervals. If the play or torque exceeds the specified standard, this AD requires replacing the collector with an airworthy part. This amendment is prompted by excessive play measured on the collector of an ECF Model AS332 helicopter. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent wear of a collector bearing, loss of tail rotor effectiveness, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Official sources

The Federal Register document · document 02-22896, the legal text
FAA Dynamic Regulatory System (DRS) · search 2002-18-05 for its current status and any corrections