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AD 2002-01-06 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS332L2 Helicopters

2002-01-31
2002-01-16
39-12597
2001-SW-11-AD
Airframe
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Models named: AS332L2. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Applicability*9

Model AS332L2 helicopters, certificated in any category. Note 1: This AD applies to each helicopter identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been otherwise modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For helicopters that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (d) of this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and if the unsafe condition has not been eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to address it.

Compliance

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent failure of main frame 5295 and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) for helicopters with 5000 or more hours TIS and before accumulating 5050 hours TIS for helicopters with less than 5000 hours TIS, (1) At main frame 5295, remove the trim from the horizontal members at Z1350 on both sides of the helicopter. (2) Visually inspect for a crack: (i) Above the horizontal members at Z1350. (ii) At the blending radii of the attachment ribs of the horizontal members below Z1350. (b) After accomplishing paragraph (a) of this AD, thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 200 hours TIS, repeat the visual inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD. (c) Repair any unairworthy main frame 5295 before further flight. Note 2: Eurocopter France Alert Telex No. 53.01.28 R4, dated July 11, 2001, pertains to the subject of this AD. (d) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Regulations Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA. Operators shall submit their requests through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Regulations Group. Note 3: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Regulations Group. (e) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with 14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the helicopter to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (f) This amendment becomes effective on January 31, 2002. Note 4: The subject of this AD is addressed in Direction Generale De L'Aviation Civile (France) AD No. 2000-463-016(A), R4, dated September 5, 2001. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 4, 2002. David A. Downey, Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 02-1056 Filed 1-15-02; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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