# Proposed AD 97-SW-43-AD: Eurocopter France SA 330F, G, and J Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 98-23-03
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 7, 1998, 63 FR 25180
- Comments due: June 8, 1998
- Became: [AD 98-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-23-03)
- Docket: 97-SW-43-AD
- FR document: 98-12113
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/dc/82/dc82edfcc7a6564af7ad6e60e8f3211a25e0f3d6175c04b99cc59d474b2b59a4 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-05-07/pdf/98-12113.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/05/07/98-12113/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-sa-330f-g-and-j-helicopters
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/97-SW-43-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Eurocopter France Model SA 330F, G, and J helicopters. This proposal would require removal and replacement of each tail rotor electrical bonding braid (bonding braid). This proposal is prompted by one in-service report of failure of a bonding braid. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent failure of a bonding braid due to fatigue, resulting impact with the tail rotor blades, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

## Notices in this docket

- May 7, 1998: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 98-12113, comments due Jun 8, 1998 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/05/07/98-12113/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-sa-330f-g-and-j-helicopters)

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