# Proposed AD FAA-2005-23159: Eurocopter France Model SA-365N, SA- 365N1, AS-365N2, and SA-366G1 Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2006-06-02
- Products: Eurocopter France
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: December 5, 2005, 70 FR 72409
- Comments due: February 3, 2006
- Became: [AD 2006-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-06-02)
- Docket: FAA-2005-23159 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2005-23159, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2005-SW-10-AD
- FR document: 05-23602
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/90/61/90615691458abea71f5f7cddc784678b16a0c4560ecfbfadc7694c130173b671 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-12-05/pdf/05-23602.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/05/05-23602/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-model-sa-365n-sa-365n1-as-365n2-and-sa-366g1-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/41B1E8074E001BCF862570CE0074B175.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2005-23159

## Summary

This document proposes superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that currently applies to Eurocopter France (ECF) Model SA 365N, N1, and AS 365N2 helicopters. That AD currently requires inspecting the main gearbox (MGB) suspension diagonal cross-member (diagonal cross-member) for cracks and replacing it with an airworthy part if any crack is found. This action proposes to require more frequent inspections of the diagonal cross-member and adding the Model SA-366G1 helicopters to the applicability. This proposal is prompted by several reports of cracks in the diagonal cross-member. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent failure of the diagonal cross-member, pivoting of the MGB, severe vibrations, and a subsequent forced landing.

## Notices in this docket

- Dec 5, 2005: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 05-23602, comments due Feb 3, 2006 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/05/05-23602/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-model-sa-365n-sa-365n1-as-365n2-and-sa-366g1-helicopters)

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