AD 75-17-25
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA341G | Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Model SA-341G "Gazelle" Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Rotation of the main rotor head swashplate upper bearing due to main rotor shaft P/N 341A.31.0001 with dot number .05 and lower and absence of Aerospatiale Modification No. AMS 07.6072.
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Required Actions
Inspect the spigot of upper bearing stop P/N 341A.31.4236.20 for evidence of rotation. If found, replace the main rotor shaft with a serviceable part incorporating Aerospatiale Modification No. AMS 07.6072. If not found, install a second upper bearing stop P/N 41A.31.4236.20.
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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 Model SA-341G 'Gazelle' helicopters with main rotor shaft P/N 341A.31.0001, dot number .05 and lower, and without Aerospatiale Modification No. AMS 07.6072
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Rotor Head
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-17-25.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-17-25 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Model SA-341G "Gazelle" Helicopters Subject: Main Rotor Head Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/20/1975 Make: Airbus Helicopters Model: SA341G Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-17-25 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2330 AD NUMBER: 75-17-25 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Model SA-341G "Gazelle" Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 20, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-17-25 SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39- 2330. Applies to Model SA-341G "Gazelle" helicopters, certificated in all categories, with main rotor shaft P/N 341A.31.0001, dot number .05 and lower, in which Aerospatiale Modification No. AMS 07.6072 has not been incorporated. Compliance is required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished in accordance with Gazelle Service Bulletin No. 05.04. To prevent possible rotation of the main rotor head swashplate upper bearing, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the spigot of upper bearing stop P/N 341A.31.4236.20 for evidence of rotation of the upper bearing in accordance with subparagraph 1C(1) of Gazelle Service Bulletin No. 05.04, dated March 9, 1973, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region, c/o American Embassy, APO New York 09667. (b) If evidence of upper bearing rotation is found, remove the main rotor shaft P/N 341A.31.0001 and replace with a serviceable part of the same part number upon which Aerospatiale Modification No. AMS 07.6072 has been incorporated. (c) If no evidence of upper bearing rotation is found, install a second upper bearing stop P/N 41A.31.4236.20 in accordance with subparagraph 1C(2) of Gazelle Service Bulletin No. 05.04, dated March 9, 1973, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region, c/o American Embassy, APO New York 09667. This amendment becomes effective August 20, 1975. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-17-25.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-17-25 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Model SA-341G "Gazelle" Helicopters Subject: Main Rotor Head Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/20/1975 Make: Airbus Helicopters Model: SA341G 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: 75-17-25 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2330 AD NUMBER: 75-17-25 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Model SA-341G "Gazelle" Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 20, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-17-25 SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39- 2330. Applies to Model SA-341G "Gazelle" helicopters, certificated in all categories, with main rotor shaft P/N 341A.31.0001, dot number .05 and lower, in which Aerospatiale Modification No. AMS 07.6072 has not been incorporated. Compliance is required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished in accordance with Gazelle Service Bulletin No. 05.04. To prevent possible rotation of the main rotor head swashplate upper bearing, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the spigot of upper bearing stop P/N 341A.31.4236.20 for evidence of rotation of the upper bearing in accordance with subparagraph 1C(1) of Gazelle Service Bulletin No. 05.04, dated March 9, 1973, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region, c/o American Embassy, APO New York 09667. (b) If evidence of upper bearing rotation is found, remove the main rotor shaft P/N 341A.31.0001 and replace with a serviceable part of the same part number upon which Aerospatiale Modification No. AMS 07.6072 has been incorporated. (c) If no evidence of upper bearing rotation is found, install a second upper bearing stop P/N 41A.31.4236.20 in accordance with subparagraph 1C(2) of Gazelle Service Bulletin No. 05.04, dated March 9, 1973, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region, c/o American Embassy, APO New York 09667. This amendment becomes effective August 20, 1975. FOOTER:
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