Airworthiness directives › 2002-15-08
AD 2002-15-08 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model EC120B, EC 155B, SA330F, SA330G, SA330J, AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350D, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, AS365N2, AS 365 N3, SA-365N, and SA-365N1 Helicopters
Applicability*9
Model EC120B, EC155B, SA330F, SA330G, SA330J, AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350D, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, SA-365N, and SA-365N1 helicopters, with a SIREN load release unit (cargo hook), part number (P/N) AS21-5-1 through -7, and a cargo hook serial number less than 415, installed, 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 (b) 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 before the next flight utilizing the cargo hook, unless accomplished previously. To prevent failure of a cargo hook, inability to release a load creating an additional hazard in an emergency situation, and subsequent loss of control of a helicopter, accomplish the following: (a) With the cargo hook in the no-load position, measure the clearance “J” in accordance with Figure 1 of this AD. Remove any cargo hook if clearance “J” is equal to or greater than 14 millimeters (0.55 inches). See Figure 1: BILLING CODE 4910-13-P ER02AU02.002 BILLING CODE 4910-13-C (b) 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 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Regulations Group. (c) Special flight permits will not be issued allowing use of the affected cargo hook. (d) This amendment becomes effective on September 6, 2002. Note 3: The subject of this AD is addressed in Direction Generale De L'Aviation Civile, (France) AD 2001-318(A), dated July 25, 2001. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 24, 2002. Eric Bries, Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, , Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 02-19488 Filed 8-1-02; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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