AD 59-05-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SE 3130-Alouette II | Airworthiness Directives; Sud Aviation Models All Alouette II SE 3130 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Binding between the uniball bearing and oilite bearings at the main rotor swash plate.
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Required Actions
Replace oilite bearings Sud Aviation P/N 68.10.009 and spacer P/N 68.10.010 with new oilite bearings P/N 68.10.014, spacer P/N 68.10.012, shim P/N 68.10.013, spacer P/N 68.10.012, shim P/N 68.10.013, spacer P/N 68.10.011. Lubricate the assembly every five hours with Mil. L.644A oil. Accomplish modifications in Republic Aviation Service Bulletins 3.45-1 and 8.10-3 if not already done.
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Compliance Time
As soon as possible but not later than May 1, 1959.
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Affected Aircraft
All Alouette II SE 3130 Helicopters prior to serial number 1160 except serial number 1085.
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Federal Register Abstract
Oilite Bearing Replacement
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AD Final Rules - DRS_59-05-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 59-05-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Sud Aviation Models All Alouette II SE 3130 Helicopters Subject: Oilite Bearing Replacement Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Airbus Helicopters Model: SE 3130-Alouette II Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 59-05-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 59-05-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Sud Aviation Models All Alouette II SE 3130 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 59-05-06 SUD AVIATION: Applies to All Alouette II SE 3130 Helicopters Prior To Serial Number 1160 Except Serial Number 1085. Compliance required as soon as possible but not later than May 1, 1959. In order to preclude binding between the uniball bearing and oilite bearings at the main rotor swash plate, replace oilite bearings Sud Aviation P/N 68.10.009 and spacer P/N 68.10.010 with new oilite bearings P/N 68.10.014, spacer P/N 68.10.012, shim P/N 68.10.013, spacer P/N 68.10.012, shim P/N 68.10.013, spacer P/N 68.10.011. (Note: This assembly must also be lubricated every five hours with Mil. L.644A oil in accordance with Sud Aviation Maintenance Manual.) The French SGACC considers this mandatory. The FAA concurs with this action and considers compliance therewith mandatory. (Sud Aviation Service Bulletin AL.68.11.159 and modification proposal V-49 cover this same subject.) In addition, modifications stated in Republic Aviation Service Bulletins 3.45-1, safetying lateral trim cylinder cap nut and 8.10-3 on rework of emergency fuel shutoff lever must be accomplished immediately unless already completed. This supersedes AD 59-02-03. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_59-05-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 59-05-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Sud Aviation Models All Alouette II SE 3130 Helicopters Subject: Oilite Bearing Replacement Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Airbus Helicopters Model: SE 3130-Alouette II Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 59-05-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 59-05-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Sud Aviation Models All Alouette II SE 3130 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 59-05-06 SUD AVIATION: Applies to All Alouette II SE 3130 Helicopters Prior To Serial Number 1160 Except Serial Number 1085. Compliance required as soon as possible but not later than May 1, 1959. In order to preclude binding between the uniball bearing and oilite bearings at the main rotor swash plate, replace oilite bearings Sud Aviation P/N 68.10.009 and spacer P/N 68.10.010 with new oilite bearings P/N 68.10.014, spacer P/N 68.10.012, shim P/N 68.10.013, spacer P/N 68.10.012, shim P/N 68.10.013, spacer P/N 68.10.011. (Note: This assembly must also be lubricated every five hours with Mil. L.644A oil in accordance with Sud Aviation Maintenance Manual.) The French SGACC considers this mandatory. The FAA concurs with this action and considers compliance therewith mandatory. (Sud Aviation Service Bulletin AL.68.11.159 and modification proposal V-49 cover this same subject.) In addition, modifications stated in Republic Aviation Service Bulletins 3.45-1, safetying lateral trim cylinder cap nut and 8.10-3 on rework of emergency fuel shutoff lever must be accomplished immediately unless already completed. This supersedes AD 59-02-03. FOOTER:
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