AD 2001-19-51
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eurocopter | France Model SA341G, SA342J, and SA-360C | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA341G, SA342J, and SA-360C Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the main rotor head torsion tie bar (tie bar) could result in loss of a main rotor blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Remove each unairworthy tie bar (P/N 341A31-4904-00, -01, -02, -03; 360A31-1097-02, or -03) and replace with an airworthy tie bar (P/N 341A31-4933-00 or 341A31-4933-01). Revise the maintenance manual to add a 20-year life limit for tie bars P/N 341A31-4933-00 and 341A31-4933-01.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Eurocopter France Model SA341G, SA342J, and SA-360C helicopters with the specified main rotor head torsion tie bars (P/N 341A31-4904-00, -01, -02, -03; 341A31-4933-00, -01; 360A31-1097-02, or -03).
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