# Proposed AD FAA-2013-0679: Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2014-02-05
- Products: Eurocopter France
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 5, 2013, 78 FR 47230
- Comments due: October 4, 2013
- Became: [AD 2014-02-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-02-05)
- Docket: FAA-2013-0679 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2013-0679, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2009-SW-015-AD
- FR document: 2013-18854
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/6e/50/6e50d53d731c4b4dadd13272faca3f0b30013223053e6c72b2c51c2193709129 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-08-05/pdf/2013-18854.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/08/05/2013-18854/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-eurocopter-model-helicopters
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/04E07EB8E7C22C5786257BBE0049D539.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2013-0679

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350C, AS350D, and AS350D1 helicopters. This proposed AD would require measuring the distance between the end of the main rotor collective pitch lever (collective) locking stud (locking stud) and the locking strip and repairing the locking stud if the clearance is insufficient. This proposed AD is prompted by a report that insufficient distance between the locking stud and the locking strip may cause the collective to become inadvertently locked in the low pitch (low) position. The proposed actions are intended to prevent the collective from becoming inadvertently locked in the low position and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

## Notices in this docket

- Aug 5, 2013: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2013-18854, comments due Oct 4, 2013 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/08/05/2013-18854/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-eurocopter-model-helicopters)

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