# Proposed AD 2003-SW-15-AD: Eurocopter France Model AS332C, C1, L, L1, AS350B, BA, B1, B2, B3 and D, and AS355E, F, F1, F2 and N Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2003-25-01
- Products: Eurocopter France
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 22, 2003, 68 FR 50731
- Comments due: October 21, 2003
- Became: [AD 2003-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-25-01)
- Docket: 2003-SW-15-AD
- FR document: 03-21522
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/a1/ec/a1ec29fbfbe0c72b101193c4780b3a9b062ef13aa4f2b0f0acc27073e576c84e (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-08-22/pdf/03-21522.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/08/22/03-21522/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-model-as332c-c1-l-l1-as350b-ba-b1-b2-b3-and-d-and-as355e
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C2B10D9AE24BB2E186256D8A004E85AB.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2003-SW-15-AD

## Summary

This document proposes adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) model helicopters that have a Breeze 300-pound electric hoist (hoist) installed. This proposal would require modifying and re-identifying the hoist operator control unit and replacing certain fuses. This proposal is prompted by a test of a hoist that revealed an anomaly in the electrical control circuit. The actions specified by this proposed AD are intended to prevent failure of the hoist pyrotechnic squib electrical control unit, lack of adequate current to activate the hoist pyrotechnic squib, an inability of the pilot to cut the rescue hoist cable in the event of cable entanglement or other emergency, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

## Notices in this docket

- Aug 22, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-21522, comments due Oct 21, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/08/22/03-21522/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-model-as332c-c1-l-l1-as350b-ba-b1-b2-b3-and-d-and-as355e)

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