# Proposed AD 2003-SW-29-AD: Eurocopter France Model EC 130 B4 and AS 350 B3 Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-11-05
- Products: Eurocopter France
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 8, 2004, 69 FR 1275
- Comments due: March 8, 2004
- Became: [AD 2004-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-11-05)
- Docket: 2003-SW-29-AD
- FR document: 04-370
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/1f/e4/1fe4c093e076fa7d84c254e68d4006be2b270bc2f8695fd88c0157ac1747da79 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2004-01-08/pdf/04-370.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/01/08/04-370/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-model-ec-130-b4-and-as-350-b3-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7337DA730FB6E9E186256E15004D6296.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2003-SW-29-AD

## Summary

This document proposes adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) model helicopters. This proposal would require inspecting the fuel transfer line and air exhaust duct for chafing, inspecting the air exhaust duct for a hole, and if necessary, repositioning the air exhaust duct to achieve the minimum clearances. This proposal is prompted by a report of damage to the fuel transfer line due to wear associated with vibrations and chafing of the fuel transfer line and the air exhaust duct. The actions specified by this proposed AD are intended to detect chafing wear of the air exhaust duct and the fuel transfer line, which could result in a hole in the fuel transfer line, fuel leaking into the engine compartment and creating a fire hazard that could lead to a fire and a subsequent forced landing.

## Notices in this docket

- Jan 8, 2004: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 04-370, comments due Mar 8, 2004 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/01/08/04-370/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-model-ec-130-b4-and-as-350-b3-helicopters)

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