AD 75-27-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus Helicopters | SA341G | Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Model SA-341G "Gazelle" Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Interruption of fuel flow to the engine during execution of approved flight maneuvers due to insufficient fuel sump capacity and improper booster pump location.
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Required Actions
Modify the fuel system to increase fuel sump capacity and improve booster pump location in accordance with Gazelle Service Bulletin No. 28.01 (as revised November 21, 1973) or an FAA-approved equivalent.
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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, serial numbers 1062 and lower, with standard fuel tank P/N 341A.55.1065.1065.20, .22, or .24.
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel System Modification
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-27-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-27-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Model SA-341G "Gazelle" Helicopters Subject: Fuel System Modification Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/19/1976 Make: Airbus Helicopters Model: SA341G Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-27-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2476 AD NUMBER: 75-27-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Model SA-341G "Gazelle" Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 19, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-27-04 SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39- 2476. Applies to Model SA-341G "Gazelle" helicopters, certificated in all categories, serial numbers 1062 and lower, incorporating standard fuel tank P/N 341A.55.1065.1065.20, or .22, or .24. 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. 28.01. To prevent interruption of fuel flow to the engine during execution of approved flight maneuvers, modify the fuel system to provide for increased fuel sump capacity and an improved booster pump location in accordance with subparagraph 2(B) of Gazelle Service Bulletin No. 28.01, as revised November 21, 1973, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective on January 19, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-27-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-27-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Model SA-341G "Gazelle" Helicopters Subject: Fuel System Modification Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/19/1976 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: 75-27-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2476 AD NUMBER: 75-27-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale Model SA-341G "Gazelle" Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 19, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-27-04 SOCIETE NATIONALE INDUSTRIELLE AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39- 2476. Applies to Model SA-341G "Gazelle" helicopters, certificated in all categories, serial numbers 1062 and lower, incorporating standard fuel tank P/N 341A.55.1065.1065.20, or .22, or .24. 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. 28.01. To prevent interruption of fuel flow to the engine during execution of approved flight maneuvers, modify the fuel system to provide for increased fuel sump capacity and an improved booster pump location in accordance with subparagraph 2(B) of Gazelle Service Bulletin No. 28.01, as revised November 21, 1973, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective on January 19, 1976. FOOTER:
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