# Proposed AD 2001-SW-46-AD: Eurocopter France Model AS332L and AS332L1 Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2002-14-01
- Products: Eurocopter France
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: February 6, 2002, 67 FR 5526
- Comments due: April 8, 2002
- Became: [AD 2002-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-14-01)
- Docket: 2001-SW-46-AD
- FR document: 02-2426
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/51/69/5169bdaffa40506d8be6182f544af04f2735d5ad410f7d00f7631db7ab4b4dc8 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-02-06/pdf/02-2426.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/02/06/02-2426/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-model-as332l-and-as332l1-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D3DF114DF39314D686256B5A005EC2AE.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-SW-46-AD

## Summary

This document proposes adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France (ECF) Model AS332L and AS332L1 helicopters. This proposal would require adding a supplement to the limitations section of the applicable Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) for helicopters with "SEFA" skis installed. This proposal is prompted by the need to limit the taxi and Vne speed of those helicopters with skis. The actions specified by this proposed AD are intended to prevent structural failure of a ski and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

## Notices in this docket

- Feb 6, 2002: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 02-2426, comments due Apr 8, 2002 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/02/06/02-2426/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-model-as332l-and-as332l1-helicopters)

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