Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS332C, L, and L1 Helicopters

Samenvatting

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to Eurocopter France Model AS332C, L, and L1 helicopters, that requires inspecting and replacing certain bolts that secure the hoist arm lower fitting. This amendment is prompted by a report of a failure of the bolts that secure the hoist arm lower fitting during a factory load test. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of the bolts that secure the hoist arm lower fitting, separation of components from the helicopter, impact with the main or tail rotor, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.