AD 75-24-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA 3180-Alouette Astazou | Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SE-3130, SE-313B, SA-315B, SE-3160, SA-316B, SA- 316C, SA-3180, SA-318B, SA-318C, and SA-319B Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA 318B-Alouette Astazou | Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SE-3130, SE-313B, SA-315B, SE-3160, SA-316B, SA- 316C, SA-3180, SA-318B, SA-318C, and SA-319B Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA 318C-Alouette Astazou | Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SE-3130, SE-313B, SA-315B, SE-3160, SA-316B, SA- 316C, SA-3180, SA-318B, SA-318C, and SA-319B Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA.315B Alouette III | Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SE-3130, SE-313B, SA-315B, SE-3160, SA-316B, SA- 316C, SA-3180, SA-318B, SA-318C, and SA-319B Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA.316B Alouette III | Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SE-3130, SE-313B, SA-315B, SE-3160, SA-316B, SA- 316C, SA-3180, SA-318B, SA-318C, and SA-319B Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA.316C Alouette III | Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SE-3130, SE-313B, SA-315B, SE-3160, SA-316B, SA- 316C, SA-3180, SA-318B, SA-318C, and SA-319B Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA.319B Alouette III | Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SE-3130, SE-313B, SA-315B, SE-3160, SA-316B, SA- 316C, SA-3180, SA-318B, SA-318C, and SA-319B Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SE 3130-Alouette II | Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SE-3130, SE-313B, SA-315B, SE-3160, SA-316B, SA- 316C, SA-3180, SA-318B, SA-318C, and SA-319B Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SE 313B-Alouette II | Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SE-3130, SE-313B, SA-315B, SE-3160, SA-316B, SA- 316C, SA-3180, SA-318B, SA-318C, and SA-319B Helicopters |
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SE.3160 Alouette III | Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SE-3130, SE-313B, SA-315B, SE-3160, SA-316B, SA- 316C, SA-3180, SA-318B, SA-318C, and SA-319B Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Excessive vibration or ground resonance due to main rotor hydraulic dampers P/N 3130S.13.60.000.
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Required Actions
Modify and reidentify main rotor hydraulic dampers P/N 3130S.13.60.000 in accordance with specified service bulletins. Remove existing placards for certain models and install a temporary placard indicating maximum density altitude of 8200 feet.
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Compliance Time
Prior to October 30, 1975, and prior to further flight.
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Affected Aircraft
Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SE-3130, SE-313B, SA-315B, SE-3160, SA-316B, SA-316C, SA-3180, SA-318B, SA-318C, and SA-319B equipped with main rotor hydraulic dampers P/N 3130S.13.60.000.
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Federal Register Abstract
Excessive Vibration
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-24-14.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-24-14 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SE-3130, SE-313B, SA-31...Show more Subject: Excessive Vibration Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/30/1975 Make: Airbus Helicopters Model: SA 3180-Alouette Astazou | SA 318B-Alouette Astazou | SA 318C-Alouette Astazou | SA.315B Alouette II...Show more 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: 75-24-14 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2440 AD NUMBER: 75-24-14 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SE-3130, SE-313B, SA-315B, SE-3160, SA-316B, SA- 316C, SA-3180, SA-318B, SA-318C, and SA-319B Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 30, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-24-14 SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39- 2440. Applies to Alouette Helicopters SE-3130, SE-313B, SA-315B, SE-3160, SA-316B, SA- 316C, SA-3180, SA-318B, SA-318C, and SA-319B equipped with main rotor hydraulic dampers P/N 3130S.13.60.000. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent excessive vibration or ground resonance, accomplish the following: (a) Prior to October 30, 1975, modify and reidentify main rotor hydraulic dampers P/N 3130S.13.60.000 in accordance with subparagraphs 2B(1), 2B(2), and 2(c) of Lama Service Bulletin No. 65.20 dated July 4, 1975, for Model SA-315B and Alouette Service Bulletin No. 65.107 dated July 4, 1975, for the other designated models, or equivalents approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region, c/o American Embassy, APO New York, New York, N.Y. 09667. (b) Prior to further flight, for Models SA-3160, SA-316B, SA-316C, and SA-319B, remove the placard required by AD 75-17-30, if installed, and install a temporary placard on the instrument panel, in full view of the pilot, reading as follows: "Maximum density altitude: 8200 feet". Temporary placard may be removed upon accomplishment of paragraph (a) of this AD. (Alouette Service Bulletin No. 01.39 also refers to paragraph (b) of this AD). This AD supersedes Amendment 39-2335 (40 FR 33010), AD 75-17-30. This amendment is effective upon publication in the FEDERAL REGISTER as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by telegram dated September 30, 1975, which contained this amendment. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-24-14.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-24-14 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SE-3130, SE-313B, SA-31...Show more Subject: Excessive Vibration Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/30/1975 Make: Airbus Helicopters Model: SA 3180-Alouette Astazou | SA 318B-Alouette Astazou | SA 318C-Alouette Astazou | SA.315B Alouette II...Show more 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: 75-24-14 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2440 AD NUMBER: 75-24-14 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Models SE-3130, SE-313B, SA-315B, SE-3160, SA-316B, SA- 316C, SA-3180, SA-318B, SA-318C, and SA-319B Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 30, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-24-14 SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39- 2440. Applies to Alouette Helicopters SE-3130, SE-313B, SA-315B, SE-3160, SA-316B, SA- 316C, SA-3180, SA-318B, SA-318C, and SA-319B equipped with main rotor hydraulic dampers P/N 3130S.13.60.000. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent excessive vibration or ground resonance, accomplish the following: (a) Prior to October 30, 1975, modify and reidentify main rotor hydraulic dampers P/N 3130S.13.60.000 in accordance with subparagraphs 2B(1), 2B(2), and 2(c) of Lama Service Bulletin No. 65.20 dated July 4, 1975, for Model SA-315B and Alouette Service Bulletin No. 65.107 dated July 4, 1975, for the other designated models, or equivalents approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region, c/o American Embassy, APO New York, New York, N.Y. 09667. (b) Prior to further flight, for Models SA-3160, SA-316B, SA-316C, and SA-319B, remove the placard required by AD 75-17-30, if installed, and install a temporary placard on the instrument panel, in full view of the pilot, reading as follows: "Maximum density altitude: 8200 feet". Temporary placard may be removed upon accomplishment of paragraph (a) of this AD. (Alouette Service Bulletin No. 01.39 also refers to paragraph (b) of this AD). This AD supersedes Amendment 39-2335 (40 FR 33010), AD 75-17-30. This amendment is effective upon publication in the FEDERAL REGISTER as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by telegram dated September 30, 1975, which contained this amendment. FOOTER:
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