Airworthiness directives › 2002-18-05
AD 2002-18-05 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA330F, SA330G, SA330J, AS332C, AS332L, and AS332L1 Helicopters
Models named: SA330F, SA330G, SA330J, AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
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. 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
Within 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 6 months, whichever occurs first, unless accomplished previously, and then at intervals not to exceed 110 hours TIS or 6 months, whichever occurs first. To prevent wear of a collector bearing, loss of tail rotor effectiveness, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the radial play and the rotation torque of the collector in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 2.B., of Eurocopter France AS 332 Service Bulletin No. 05.00.45, Revision 1, dated August 16, 1999, for the Model AS 332 helicopters, or Eurocopter France SA 330 Alert Service Bulletin No. 05.88, dated June 8, 2001, for the Model SA 330 helicopters. If the radial play exceeds 0.1 millimeter (0.004 inches) or the rotational torque exceeds 3.5 daN (7.9 lbs), before further flight, replace the collector with an airworthy part. (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 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. (d) The inspection shall be done in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 2.B., of Eurocopter France AS 332 Service Bulletin No. 05.00.45, Revision 1, dated August 16, 1999, for the Model AS 332 helicopters, or Eurocopter France SA 330 Alert Service Bulletin No. 05.88, dated June 8, 2001, for the Model SA 330 helicopters. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from American Eurocopter Corporation, 2701 Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, Texas 75053-4005, telephone (972) 641-3460, fax (972) 641-3527. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort Worth, Texas; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC. Note 3: The subject of this AD is addressed in Direction General De L'Aviation Civile (France) AD No. 2001-317-082(A), dated July 25, 2001. (e) This amendment becomes effective on October 21, 2002. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 28, 2002. Eric D. Bries, Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 02-22896 Filed 9-13-02; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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