Summary
This document revises an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France Model AS332C, L, L1, and L2 helicopters that would have required inspecting the cockpit pedal unit adjustment lever (lever) for a crack at specified time intervals by either a borescope or by a dye-penetrant inspection and replacing any cracked lever with an airworthy lever before further flight. That proposal was prompted by reports of cracks detected in the lever. This action revises the proposed rule by eliminating the borescope inspection and by requiring a modification that is a terminating action for the requirements of the proposal. The actions specified by this proposed AD are intended to prevent failure of the lever, loss of access to the brake pedals on the ground or loss of yaw control in flight, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.