AD 60-11-09
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
Cracks in the blade cuff at the attachment bolts and skin around the reinforcement plate area, and bonding separation at the end of the reinforcement plate on tail rotor blades model numbers 34.40.000 and 34.60.000.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect upper and lower blade surfaces for cracks at the blade cuff and reinforcement plate area. Check for bonding separation by applying light thumb pressure outboard of the plate. Replace blades if cracks or separation are found, and retire blades at 2,500 hours of service time.
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Compliance Time
each five hours of time in service
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Affected Aircraft
Sud Aviation Models All Alouette II SE 3130 Helicopters equipped with Tail Rotor Blade Model Numbers 34.40.000 and 34.60.000.
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Federal Register Abstract
Rotor Blades
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AD Final Rules - DRS_60-11-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 60-11-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Sud Aviation Models All Alouette II SE 3130 Helicopters Subject: Rotor Blades Status: Current Citation: Federal Register May 18, 1960 Citation Publish Date: 05/18/1960 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Make: Airbus Helicopters Model: SE 3130-Alouette II Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 60-11-09 CITATION: [Federal Register May 18, 1960] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 60-11-09 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: 60-11-09 SUD AVIATION: Amdt. 154 Part 507 Federal Register May 18, 1960. Applies to All Alouette II SE 3130 Helicopters Equipped With Tail Rotor Blade Model Numbers 34.40.000 and 34.60.000. Compliance required each five hours of time in service. (a) Visually inspect the upper and lower blade surfaces to determine that the blade cuff at the attachment bolts and the skin around the entire reinforcement plate area are free from cracks. (b) Check the end of the reinforcement plate for bonding separation by exerting light thumb pressure on the blade immediately outboard of the plate. (c) If evidence of cracking or bonding separation is found blades must be replaced prior to further flight. (d) All blade numbers 34.40.000 and 34.60.000 must be retired at 2,500 hours of service time. (Sud Alouette Helicopter Service Bulletin No. 34.11.138B covers the same subject in Part D.) Revised February 28, 1962. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_60-11-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 60-11-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Sud Aviation Models All Alouette II SE 3130 Helicopters Subject: Rotor Blades Status: Current Citation: Federal Register May 18, 1960 Citation Publish Date: 05/18/1960 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: 60-11-09 CITATION: [Federal Register May 18, 1960] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 60-11-09 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: 60-11-09 SUD AVIATION: Amdt. 154 Part 507 Federal Register May 18, 1960. Applies to All Alouette II SE 3130 Helicopters Equipped With Tail Rotor Blade Model Numbers 34.40.000 and 34.60.000. Compliance required each five hours of time in service. (a) Visually inspect the upper and lower blade surfaces to determine that the blade cuff at the attachment bolts and the skin around the entire reinforcement plate area are free from cracks. (b) Check the end of the reinforcement plate for bonding separation by exerting light thumb pressure on the blade immediately outboard of the plate. (c) If evidence of cracking or bonding separation is found blades must be replaced prior to further flight. (d) All blade numbers 34.40.000 and 34.60.000 must be retired at 2,500 hours of service time. (Sud Alouette Helicopter Service Bulletin No. 34.11.138B covers the same subject in Part D.) Revised February 28, 1962. FOOTER:
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