Eurocopter France Model Helicopters: New Airworthiness Directive to Improve Safety

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France Model AS-350B, B1, B2, B3, BA, and D, and AS-355E, F, F1, F2, and N helicopters, to address issues with the tail rotor spider plate bearing, which can lead to bearing failure and loss of control.