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AD 2003-11-21 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS332 C, L, and L1 Helicopters
Applicability*9
AS332 C, L, and L1 helicopters, certificated in any category, with Turbomecca Makila 1A or Makila 1A1 engines installed with fuel control unit (FCU), part number (P/N) 0 164 16 820 0 or P/N 0 164 16 835 0, having serial numbers (S/N) 100 through 525, with a suffix of “M”, except: (1) FCUs with S/N 168M, 323M, 369M, 371M, 378M, 382M, 396M, 407M, 422M, 445M, 449M, 460M, 469M, 472M, 479M, 488M, 499M, 513M, 518M, 523M; or (2) FCUs that have been tested and found to provide the correct fuel flow rate in accordance with Turbomeca Service Bulletin No. 298 73 0802, dated September 17, 2002.
Compliance
Before further flight, unless accomplished previously. To account for the inability of the engine to develop the maximum 2 1/2 minute one engine inoperative (OEI) power, reduced helicopter performance, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter during OEI operation, accomplish the following: (a) Revise the Limitations section of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 2.A. of Eurocopter France Alert Telex No. 73.00.01, dated October 2, 2002. (b) To request a different method of compliance or a different compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19. Contact the Regulations Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA for information about previously approved alternative methods of compliance. (c) Special flight permits will not be issued. (d) The Rotorcraft Flight Manual revision shall be done in accordance with Eurocopter France Alert Telex No. 73.00.01, dated October 2, 2002. 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 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. (e) This amendment becomes effective on June 26, 2003. Note: The subject of this AD is addressed in Direction Generale De L'Aviation Civile (France) AD 2002-551(A), dated November 13, 2002. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 27, 2003. David A. Downey, Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 03-14135 Filed 6-10-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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