# Proposed AD 2001-SW-35-AD: Eurocopter France Model AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, SA330F, SA330G, and SA330J Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2002-25-01
- Products: Eurocopter France
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: July 19, 2002, 67 FR 47488
- Comments due: September 17, 2002
- Became: [AD 2002-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-25-01)
- Docket: 2001-SW-35-AD
- FR document: 02-18196
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/fa/fa/fafa0997080d547b52fd63f4815062c4f338af4c2edc338803af330b83de7c97 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-07-19/pdf/02-18196.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/07/19/02-18196/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-model-as332c-as332l-as332l1-sa330f-sa330g-and-sa330j
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A3C2AB0FF19B20FF86256BFB005C4072.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-SW-35-AD

## Summary

This document proposes adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France (ECF) Model AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, SA330F, SA330G, and SA330J helicopters. This proposal would require inspecting the tail rotor pitch change rod (change rod) bearing and replacing the bearing if the bearing does not meet the specified tolerance. Also, this proposal would require inspecting the bearing for spalling, friction, and grinding and removing any unairworthy bearing. This proposal is prompted by the seizure of a bearing on an ECF Model SA330 helicopter. The actions specified by this proposed AD are intended to prevent bearing wear, bearing seizure of the change rod, loss of tail rotor effectiveness, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

## Notices in this docket

- Jul 19, 2002: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 02-18196, comments due Sep 17, 2002 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/07/19/02-18196/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-model-as332c-as332l-as332l1-sa330f-sa330g-and-sa330j)

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