AD 67-15-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SE 3130-Alouette II | Airworthiness Directives; Sud Aviation Model SE 3130 Alouette II Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the tail rotor gear box drive shaft, Sud Aviation P/N 3130-66-22-002, could result in failure of the tail rotor drive system.
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Required Actions
Inspect the tail rotor gear box drive shaft (P/N 3130-66-22-002) using dye penetrant per Sud Service No. 65-30 or equivalent within 80 hours' time in service after the effective date (May 14, 1967), and every 180 hours thereafter. Replace with P/N 3130-66-22-007 if cracks are found.
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Compliance Time
Within 80 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 100 hours' time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 180 hours' time in service from the last inspection.
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Affected Aircraft
Sud Aviation Model SE 3130 Alouette II Helicopters with tail rotor gear box drive shaft P/N 3130-66-22-002.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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