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AD 2004-01-09 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS355E, F, F1, F2, and N Helicopters
Models named: AS355E, F, F1, F2, N. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
Model AS355E, F, F1, F2, and N helicopters, certificated in any category.
Compliance
Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent failure of the electrical power generating systems, loss of the use of flight instruments, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter, accomplish the following: (a) Before further flight and until you replace the circuit breakers in accordance with paragraph (b) of this AD, revise the Limitations section of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) to prohibit use of the landing light except for the landing and takeoff phases of flight by making pen and ink changes, or inserting a copy of this AD into the Limitations section of the RFM. Note 1: Eurocopter France Service Telex 25.00.63, dated August 2, 2000, pertains to the subject of this AD. (b) Within 6 months or before the next instrument flight rule (IFR) operation, whichever occurs first, upgrade the electrical master boxes and replace the nontemperature compensated 40-amp contactors (circuit breakers) 10P1 and 10P2 with temperature compensated 50-amp circuit breakers, part number P/N 84-306-050 (B) or 5TC50-50 (C), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 2.B, of Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin AS355, No. 24.00.14, dated November 28, 2002. (c) 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 Manager, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, for information about previously approved alternative methods of compliance. (d) Modifying the electrical master boxes and replacing the nontemperature compensated 40-amp contractors (circuit breakers) must be done in accordance with Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin AS 355, No. 24.00.14, dated November 28, 2002. The Director of the Federal Register approved this incorporation by reference 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. (e) This amendment becomes effective on February 13, 2004. Note 2: The subject of this AD is addressed in Direction Generale De L'Aviation Civile (France) ADs 2000-339-060(A) dated August 23, 2000; 2000-339-060(A) R1, dated September 6, 2000; and 2000-339-060(A) R2, dated December 24, 2002. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on December 23, 2003. Kim Smith, Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 04-268 Filed 1-8-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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