AD 75-17-25

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Model SA-341G "Gazelle" Helicopters

AD Number
75-17-25
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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.

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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.

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AD Number:
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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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.

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