# Proposed AD 2001-SW-34-AD: Eurocopter France Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, and AS 365 N3 Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2002-23-04
- Products: Eurocopter France
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 14, 2002, 67 FR 52896
- Comments due: October 15, 2002
- Became: [AD 2002-23-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-23-04)
- Docket: 2001-SW-34-AD
- FR document: 02-20518
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/fe/79/fe7949b91907da0dacf0b940d563bdd77ce5d6ed0a01ff95c6d14ff999846bc5 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-08-14/pdf/02-20518.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/08/14/02-20518/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-model-sa-365n-sa-365n1-as-365n2-and-as-365-n3-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DC95DEB5B30F31BC86256C150066730D.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-SW-34-AD

## Summary

This document proposes adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France (ECF) Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, and AS 365 N3 helicopters. This proposal would require inspecting the 9-degree frame (frame) for the correct edge distance of the two attachment holes for the reinforced latch support and for a crack and repairing the frame if necessary. This proposal is prompted by the detection of a fatigue crack on the left-hand (LH) side of the frame during maintenance. The actions specified by this proposed AD are intended to prevent failure of the frame due to a crack at the latch support, loss of a passenger door, damage to the rotor system, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

## Notices in this docket

- Aug 14, 2002: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 02-20518, comments due Oct 15, 2002 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/08/14/02-20518/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-model-sa-365n-sa-365n1-as-365n2-and-as-365-n3-helicopters)

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