# Proposed AD 2002-SW-26-AD: Eurocopter France Model EC 155B Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2002-22-15
- Products: Eurocopter France
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 14, 2002, 67 FR 52898
- Comments due: October 15, 2002
- Became: [AD 2002-22-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-22-15)
- Docket: 2002-SW-26-AD
- FR document: 02-20517
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/0b/e3/0be34b66aa111836697775c1b94da0f00355e06aa4499e774d4d3d8177514551 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-08-14/pdf/02-20517.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/08/14/02-20517/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-model-ec-155b-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/163884955C823A8C86256C1500667335.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-SW-26-AD

## Summary

This document proposes adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France (ECF) Model EC 155B helicopters. This proposal would require inspecting and adjusting, if necessary, the position of the locking pins on each pilot, co-pilot, and passenger-hinged and sliding door (door) initially and each time a door is replaced. This proposal is prompted by two reports of inadvertent opening of the passenger-hinged doors in flight due to improper adjustment of the door-locking mechanism. The actions specified by this proposed AD are intended to prevent loss of a door in flight, contact with the main rotor or tail rotor, and subsequent loss of helicopter control.

## Notices in this docket

- Aug 14, 2002: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 02-20517, comments due Oct 15, 2002 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/08/14/02-20517/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-model-ec-155b-helicopters)

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