AD 75-17-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA330F | Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SA-330F and SA-330G Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA330G | Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SA-330F and SA-330G Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the main rotor blade due to cracks in the region of the leading-edge erosion protection
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Required Actions
Inspect for cracks, repair as necessary, and return to service in accordance with Puma SA-330 Service Bulletin No. 05.39 or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA Europe, Africa and Middle East Region.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SA-330F and SA-330G Helicopters incorporating main rotor blades with leading edge erosion protective strips
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Rotor Blades
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-17-14.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-17-14 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SA-330F and SA-330G Helicopters Subject: Main Rotor Blades Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/18/1975 Make: Airbus Helicopters Model: SA330F | SA330G Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-17-14 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2316 AD NUMBER: 75-17-14 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SA-330F and SA-330G Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 18, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-17-14 SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39- 2316. Applies to "PUMA" Helicopter Models SA-330F and SA-330G, certificated in all categories, incorporating main rotor blades which have leading edge erosion protective strips. Compliance is required within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished in accordance with Puma SA-330 Service Bulletin No. 05.39. To prevent failure of the main rotor blade due to cracks in the region of the leading-edge erosion protection, inspect for cracks, repair as necessary, and return to service, in accordance with paragraph 1C of Puma SA-330 Service Bulletin No. 05.39, dated December 8, 1974, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA Europe, Africa and Middle East Region. This amendment becomes effective August 18, 1975. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-17-14.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-17-14 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SA-330F and SA-330G Helicopters Subject: Main Rotor Blades Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/18/1975 Make: Airbus Helicopters Model: SA330F | SA330G 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: 75-17-14 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2316 AD NUMBER: 75-17-14 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SA-330F and SA-330G Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 18, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-17-14 SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39- 2316. Applies to "PUMA" Helicopter Models SA-330F and SA-330G, certificated in all categories, incorporating main rotor blades which have leading edge erosion protective strips. Compliance is required within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished in accordance with Puma SA-330 Service Bulletin No. 05.39. To prevent failure of the main rotor blade due to cracks in the region of the leading-edge erosion protection, inspect for cracks, repair as necessary, and return to service, in accordance with paragraph 1C of Puma SA-330 Service Bulletin No. 05.39, dated December 8, 1974, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA Europe, Africa and Middle East Region. This amendment becomes effective August 18, 1975. FOOTER:
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