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AD FAA-2013-0770

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) (Airbus Helicopters)

Summary

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP helicopters. This AD adds a new operating limitation that requires increasing the minimum density altitude flight limitation for helicopters without certain Eurocopter modifications installed. This AD is prompted by a report that flights below a certain density altitude create oscillations in the main rotor which can transfer dynamic loads to the structure, the main gearbox (MGB), and the main servo-control inputs, which could result in subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2013-0770

Document Number

2014-04314

Type

Rule

Publication Date

March 3, 2014

Effective Date

April 7, 2014

Affected Manufacturer

Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) (Airbus Helicopters)

Criticality

important

Emergency

No

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2013-0770

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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