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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Federal Register Abstract
Tail Rotor Gear Box Drive Shaft
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-15-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-15-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Sud Aviation Model SE 3130 Alouette II Helicopters Subject: Tail Rotor Gear Box Drive Shaft Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: April 14, 1967 Citation Publish Date: 04/14/1967 Effective Date: 05/14/1967 Make: Airbus Helicopters Model: SE 3130-Alouette II Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 67-15-04 CITATION: [Federal Register: April 14, 1967] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-396 AD NUMBER: 67-15-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Sud Aviation Model SE 3130 Alouette II Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 14, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-15-04 SUD AVIATION: Amdt. 39-396 Part 39 Federal Register April 14, 1967. Applies to Model SE 3130 Alouette II Helicopters. Compliance required as indicated. To detect cracks in the tail rotor gear box drive shaft, Sud Aviation P/N 3130-66-22-002, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 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, inspect the tail rotor gear box drive shaft, Sud Aviation P/N 3130-66-22-002, for cracks using dye penetrant in accordance with Sud Service No. 65-30, or later SGAC-approved issue, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If cracks are detected during the inspection required by (a) of this AD, replace tail rotor gear box drive shaft P/N 3130-66-22-002 with new tail rotor gear box drive shaft P/N 3130-66-22-007. (c) Repetitive inspections required by (a) of this AD may be discontinued after new replacement tail rotor gear box drive shaft P/N 3130-66-22-007 is installed. This directive effective May 14, 1967. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-15-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-15-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Sud Aviation Model SE 3130 Alouette II Helicopters Subject: Tail Rotor Gear Box Drive Shaft Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: April 14, 1967 Citation Publish Date: 04/14/1967 Effective Date: 05/14/1967 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: 67-15-04 CITATION: [Federal Register: April 14, 1967] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-396 AD NUMBER: 67-15-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Sud Aviation Model SE 3130 Alouette II Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 14, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-15-04 SUD AVIATION: Amdt. 39-396 Part 39 Federal Register April 14, 1967. Applies to Model SE 3130 Alouette II Helicopters. Compliance required as indicated. To detect cracks in the tail rotor gear box drive shaft, Sud Aviation P/N 3130-66-22-002, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 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, inspect the tail rotor gear box drive shaft, Sud Aviation P/N 3130-66-22-002, for cracks using dye penetrant in accordance with Sud Service No. 65-30, or later SGAC-approved issue, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If cracks are detected during the inspection required by (a) of this AD, replace tail rotor gear box drive shaft P/N 3130-66-22-002 with new tail rotor gear box drive shaft P/N 3130-66-22-007. (c) Repetitive inspections required by (a) of this AD may be discontinued after new replacement tail rotor gear box drive shaft P/N 3130-66-22-007 is installed. This directive effective May 14, 1967. FOOTER:
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