AD 75-22-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA330F | Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SA330F and SA330G Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA330G | Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SA330F and SA330G Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Improper connections of electrical connections ME 24F and ME 25F on mobile connector 52 Ma of the pyrotechnic shears control could result in failure of the pyrotechnic shears to function properly.
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Required Actions
Inspect electrical connections ME 24F and ME 25F on mobile connector 52 Ma. Disassemble, reconnect, and check improperly connected electrical connections in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin No. 45.06 or an FAA-approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SA330F and SA330G helicopters equipped with external hoists AE-76 360-100 or AE-76 360-110-01
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Federal Register Abstract
Pyrotechnic Shears
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-22-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-22-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SA330F and SA330G Helicopters Subject: Pyrotechnic Shears Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/03/1975 Make: Airbus Helicopters Model: SA330F | SA330G Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-22-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2402 AD NUMBER: 75-22-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SA330F and SA330G Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 3, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-22-08 SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39- 2402. Applies to SA330F and SA330G helicopters certificated in all categories, equipped with external hoists AE-76 360-100 or AE-76 360-110-01. Compliance is required within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To ensure proper functioning of the pyrotechnic shears, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect electrical connections ME 24F and ME 25F on mobile connector 52 Ma of the pyrotechnic shears control for proper connections. (b) Electrical connections which are improperly connected must be disassembled, reconnected and checked in accordance with paragraph 2.B of Aerospatiale Service Bulletin No. 45.06, dated April 2, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective November 3, 1975. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-22-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-22-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SA330F and SA330G Helicopters Subject: Pyrotechnic Shears Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/03/1975 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: 75-22-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2402 AD NUMBER: 75-22-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SA330F and SA330G Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 3, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-22-08 SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39- 2402. Applies to SA330F and SA330G helicopters certificated in all categories, equipped with external hoists AE-76 360-100 or AE-76 360-110-01. Compliance is required within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To ensure proper functioning of the pyrotechnic shears, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect electrical connections ME 24F and ME 25F on mobile connector 52 Ma of the pyrotechnic shears control for proper connections. (b) Electrical connections which are improperly connected must be disassembled, reconnected and checked in accordance with paragraph 2.B of Aerospatiale Service Bulletin No. 45.06, dated April 2, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective November 3, 1975. FOOTER:
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