# Proposed AD FAA-2012-1087: Eurocopter France Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2013-08-07
- Products: Eurocopter France
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: October 16, 2012, 77 FR 63262
- Comments due: December 17, 2012
- Became: [AD 2013-08-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-08-07)
- Docket: FAA-2012-1087 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2012-1087, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2009-SW-32-AD
- FR document: 2012-25429
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/38/b0/38b0078116b132f88e79f40f41e9e3053d51ed95421184b033927908c2047c4b (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-10-16/pdf/2012-25429.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/10/16/2012-25429/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FAB4073FAE84AED886257A99004B2333.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2012-1087

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France (ECF) Model AS332C, L, and L1 helicopters to require an initial and repetitive inspections of the outer skin, butt strap, and fuselage frame for a crack and modification of the helicopter. This proposed AD is prompted by an AD issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, which states that a crack was discovered in a fuselage frame during a daily check. The proposed actions are intended to detect a crack, to prevent loss of airframe structural integrity and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

## Notices in this docket

- Oct 16, 2012: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2012-25429, comments due Dec 17, 2012 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/10/16/2012-25429/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-helicopters)

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