# Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS 332L2 Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 1998-02-25 · Effective 1998-03-12 · 63 FR 9403
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-4409
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Eurocopter France Model AS 332L2
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 63 FR 9403
- **Publication date:** 1998-02-25
- **Effective date:** 1998-03-12
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 97-SW-29-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Eurocopter France Model AS 332L2 helicopters. This action requires modifying the main rotor blade vibration absorber (vibration absorber) by replacing the weight support assemblies with reinforced weight support assemblies. This amendment is prompted by a report of the failure of a weight support assembly in-flight. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent failure of a vibration absorber weight support assembly, which could lead to adverse vibrations, contact between the fuselage and a main rotor blade or loss of a main rotor blade; and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/02/25/98-4409/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-model-as-332l2-helicopters)
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