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AD 2010-23-02 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, and AS 365 N3 Helicopters
Applicability*9
Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, and AS 365 N3-helicopters, with a horizontal stabilizer, part number 365A13-3030-1901, -1902, -1903, -1904, -1905, -1906, -1908, -1909; 365A13-3036-00, -0001, -0002, -0003; or 365A13-3038-00, installed, certificated in any category.
Compliance
Before further flight, unless accomplished previously. To restrict the never-exceed velocity (VNE) to prevent failure of the horizontal stabilizer, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter, do the following: (a) Revise the airspeed operating limitation in the Limitations section of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) by making pen and ink changes or by inserting a copy of this AD into the RFM stating: “The never-exceed speed (VNE) is limited to 150 knots indicated airspeed (KIAS),” and “The rate-of-descent (R/D) must not exceed 1,500 ft/min when the airspeed is beyond 140 KIAS.” (b) Install one or more self-adhesive placards, with 6 millimeter red letters on white background, on the cockpit instrument panel in full view of the pilot and co-pilot to read as follows: “VNE LIMITED TO 150 KIAS” “R/D MUST NOT EXCEED 1,500 ft/min when airspeed is beyond 140 KIAS” (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: ATTN: Gary Roach, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Regulations and Policy Group, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137; telephone: (817) 222-5130; fax: 817-222-5961, for information about previously approved alternative methods of compliance. (d) The Joint Aircraft System/Component (JASC) Code is 5510: Horizontal Stabilizer Structure. (e) This amendment becomes effective on November 22, 2010. Note: The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety Agency Emergency AD No. 2008-0204-E, dated December 4, 2008, and in Eurocopter Emergency Alert Service Bulletin No. 01.00.60, Revision 1, dated December 2, 2008, for the Model AS365N series helicopters. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 15, 2010. Mark R. Schilling, Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010-27972 Filed 11-4-10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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