Summary
We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2002-13-11 for Eurocopter France (now Airbus Helicopters) Model EC120B helicopters. AD 2002-13-11 required installing front and side covers on the cabin floor to protect the yaw control at both the pilot and co-pilot stations. Since we issued AD 2002-13-11, we have determined that the required actions should apply only to the cabin's right-hand pilot station. This AD retains the requirements of AD 2002-13-11 but for only the pilot station. These actions are intended to prevent an object from sliding between the canopy and the cabin floor, loss of yaw control, and subsequent loss of helicopter control.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2015-1480
Document Number
2015-32258
Type
Rule
Publication Date
December 31, 2015
Effective Date
February 4, 2016
Affected Manufacturer
Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France)
Criticality
routine
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2015-1480
Topics
Official Documents
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